Alicia Gee Rissel
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Alicia Gee Rissel, 60, of Thorndale passed away at Twin Pines Health Care Center on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of James Robert Stanley and Alice Gee Stanley. She was the beloved wife of Richard R. Rissel with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.
She was a 1981 graduate of Downingtown High School and graduated from Gordon Phillips Beauty School in 1982. She pursued her hairdressing career for eight years and moved on to the banking industry.
She was most recently employed by Pactiv of Downingtown, where she served as a customer product support staff member.
Alicia celebrated her 20th anniversary with Pactiv in 2023. Despite her ALS disease, Alicia continued to support the Pactiv team until January 26, 2024.
Alicia was a lifetime member of Thorndale Fire Company where she served as recording secretary and membership secretary. Alicia was always on board to support the fire company with various fundraising activities.
She enjoyed time on her back porch just enjoying the outside, driving her beloved convertible Volkswagen Beetle, and traveling. She went on eight different cruises to various destinations during her life and enjoyed trips to both the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches. Most of all she cherished time spent with her husband and close friends, especially her cherished girlfriends.
She is survived in addition to her husband by one sister: Jennifer Prentiss and husband Richard of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, two nieces: Sarah Peters of Cogan Station, Pennsylvania, and Allison Stewart of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and three great nieces: Madeline, Emilee, and Annabel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, 19365. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation period taking place from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be made at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Rich, I am so very sorry to
Rich, I am so very sorry to learn of your wife's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear of
I’m so sorry to hear of Alicia’s passing. She was always so kind to me. I will remember her fondly. Prayers to you Rich at this difficult time.
I’m so sad to hear of Alicia
I’m so sad to hear of Alicia’s passing. I knew her in junior high and high school. We were in band together and she was a good friend. She will be missed. Prayers to the family and all who knew and loved her.
Kim Renzetti
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Dear Rich, I was so sorry and shocked to hear of the passing of your dear wife. May God bless her soul and give her peace and help you through this sorrowful time. I will keep you in my prayers. With Deepest condolences, Rosie De Sanctis
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you
Rich, I am so very sorry to
Rich, I am so very sorry to hear of Alicia passing, you are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
Dear Alicia, we laughed
Dear Alicia, we laughed together, we cried together, we sang together, now I have the memories. Love you girl!
Condolences
Dear Rich,
Our deepest & sincere condolences for the loss of Alicia. She was a beautiful person inside & out. She will be sorely missed by friends and family. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers!
God Bless,
Katy & Jon Shisler
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Dear Rich,
Sending you my condolences. Alicia will be missed greatly by all of us. You have my prayers and sympathy. And we love you both.
Love Aunt Peg.
Alicia's Passing
Rich, I am so sorry to hear of Alicia's passing. May the Lord and his family take care of you and your family in this time of mourning.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Alicia was wonderful to work with and will be deeply missed. Prayers to her family at this most difficult time.
A Beautiful Life
Alicia was a phenomenal lady who made a positive and lasting impact on all of us. She had a beautiful way of making you feel so important and valuable when you were with her. She made everyone a better person and the world a better place. She was truly one of a kind and we will honor her legacy always. So very sorry Rich, and all the family for your loss.
Condolences
I worked with Alicia at Pactiv and she was always so sweet and helpful! She knew so much and was quick to jump in and help. She will be greatly missed and I pray for her whole family during this difficult time.
My Condolences
I'm so sorry to hear of Alicia's passing. I knew her from band in high school and we reconnected on Facebook. She always had a smile for everyone.