Jospeh Rima

Obituary of Jospeh Alfred Rima

RIMA , JOSEPH A. Age 93 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Saturday July 22 , 2017. Mr. Rima was born January 5 , 1924 in Rodman , NY the son of the late William H. and Laura Lessard Rima . Joseph was also pre-deceased by two brothers and a sister as well as his grandson J. Harrison Rima-Russell . He was a Veteran of World War II serving his country with The U.S. Army . Joe was a graduate of Syracuse University School of Engineering. He married his wife Nancy L. Young on July 8 , 1950 and they recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Rima loved to play golf and was a long-time member of Elmira Country Club . He retired as Operations Manager at Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads , NY . Mr. Rima loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them. Mr. Rima is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Nancy L. Rima ; his children : Michael Rima of Horseheads , NY , Steven & Lily Rima of Frisco , Texas , JoAnne Rima of St. Louis , MO , and Joseph W. & Rebecca Rima of Elmira Heights , NY ; grandchildren : Laura Rima and Patrick Rima both of Frisco , Texas ; sister-in-law : Noni Weir of Carmichael , CA ; several nieces , nephews , and a host of caring friends. It was Mr. Rima's wish that there be no prior calling hours or services at this time . A Memorial Service will be held at a time to be announced. Those wishing may remember Mr. Rima through memorial donations to a charity of one's choice . Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY.
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