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Michael Rella Obituary

RELLA, Michael Michael Rella, 61, of Ladson, husband of Deborah G. Rella, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at his residence. Friends may visit at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 7 until 9 o'clock Saturday evening. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. Mr. Rella was born June 1, 1947 in New York, New York, son of the late Edward and Eileen Rella Carr. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam. He was a graduate of University of South Carolina. He enjoyed golfing and was very involved in establishing and maintaining the sports program at Summerville Catholic School from 1990-2000. He was active member in the ministries at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Jennifer Leigh Frasier and her husband Kevin of Summerville; two sons, Michael Edward Rella and William Gilmore Rella both of Summerville; two grandchildren, Amber Leigh Frasier and Skyler Nicole Frasier both of Summerville; four sisters, Barbara Molinari of Fishkill, New York, Edna Buehler of New Melford, NJ, Jeanie Mesilli of Yonkers, NY and Grace Rogers of Dumont, NJ. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 12, 2008.

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connie

June 15, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Thanks so much for helping my brother.
God Bless

Diane Sturtevant

June 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this trying time. I worked with Michael at the Alston Wilkes Society and enjoyed knowing him the short time that I worked with him.

Jeannie & Adam Lanier

June 13, 2008

Debbie, Michael, & William, We were so sorry to hear about Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God's peace surround you all.

Delores Capers

June 13, 2008

Debbie and family your in my thoughts and prayers. In God's arms you'll find the peace, that surpasses all understanding.

Kim Winter

June 13, 2008

Deb:
Please know you and the kids are in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow and give you strenght to see each day. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Love,
Kim & Mark

Bill Craig

June 12, 2008

Debbie,
May God be with you and your family as Mike moves on. My many memories of Mike and my dad will be something I'll always remember fondly. I can almost hear the jokes now. You and yours take very good care.....

Beetle

Scott Gaster

June 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to
the Rella family concerning their loss.
I worked with Mike at Superior Diesel.
He was a good man and I know he's
at peace.

Teresa Tyson

June 12, 2008

Debbie - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. All of your friends at The Hartford are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Laura Bagwell

June 12, 2008

Michael and family,
We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers for each of you . We are very sorry to hear about your dad. Always remember the love and good times that each of you have shared with him. You will always have special memories to cherish.
Don, Laura and Emily Bagwell
SHS XC Team

Melissa Dorwarth

June 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Nielle Lott

June 12, 2008

Debbie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you, Michael and the children in my prayers. At the board meeting last night I was telling the girls my favorite memory of you and Michael is of you dancing. I have never in my life seen such a wonderful, dancing couple as ya'll were. Please call if there is anything I can do to help in this sad time.

Tara Huffstetler

June 12, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Chimento

June 12, 2008

Mikey...

Just wanted to let you know, not only myself but all the "Dalton Gang" are thinking about you and your loss...

We'll see you soon...

God Bless

"Builder" Bob

Jeep White

June 12, 2008

May he find peace in the afterlife.

Julia Alix

June 12, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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