Thomas Marnell Riney

Thomas Marnell Riney, 91, of Owensboro, went home to his heavenly Father on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born August 27th, 1922 in Daviess County to the late William G. and Mary Merimee Riney. Thomas graduated from West Louisville High School in 1941. He served in the Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1947 he married his loving wife and started a family. Tom was of the Catholic faith and was a founding member of Our Lady of Lourdes. He retired in 1990 from General Electric and MPD after 36 years. The only thing he enjoyed more than UK basketball was spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother; Gerald Riney, and a sister; Patricia Riney

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years Mary Edna Riney, daughters; Ann Petrie (Gerald) of Indianapolis and Cynthia Rumage (Michael) of Erlanger, KY; son, Father Maury Riney of Owensboro; grandsons Daniel Petrie and Christopher Rumage; granddaughters Jennifer Petrie and Stacey Woityra; two great grandchildren; brother Joseph C. Riney and sister Mary Catherine Pfister.

The funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 at the Carmel Home with Father Maury Riney officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Carmel Home. Prayers will be said at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow the service at St. Alphonsus Cemetery

Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmel Home

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com