It is with the deepest regrets that the Modena Fire Company announces the passing of Past Treasurer George Connard “Connie” Riegner on October 8, 2019.

Connie was a life member of the company. He served as Treasurer from 1969 until 1994.

During his time with the company his passion was always to make sure the company was financial set for the future. Connie happiest moment was when the company was able to purchase a new engine spec to our needs in 1989. This truck was later dedicated to Connie at the company’s 75th anniversary in August of 1997.

In 1994 Connie handpicked his replacement and mentored him to take over in 1995, that individual was Mike Townsley Jr., Mike remains the company’s Treasure today.

The Modena Fire Company ask that you keep the Riegner family in your thoughts and prays during these tough times.

Obituary and service info below:

George Connard “Connie” Riegner, III, 80 yrs., of Coatesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Paoli Hospital.

He was born on Sunday, February 26, 1939 in Reading, Pa. Connie was the son of the late George Connard and Elizabeth (Livingood) Riegner. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Ortlip) Riegner, with whom he would have shared 59 years of marriage.

Connie was employed as a fuel oil manager for both Diamond Oil of Coatesville and Davis Oil of West Chester. He also worked at the Parkesburg VFW Post # 4480. Connie was a lifetime member of the Modena Fire Company and a member of the Parkesburg VFW Post # 4480. He enjoyed Nascar, glass bank collecting, gardening, Phillies baseball and the Eagles football.

Connie was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ray.

He is survived in addition to his wife by two sons, George Connard “Con” Riegner and Bryan A. Riegner both of Coatesville, a daughter, Teresa (Riegner) Allison and a sister, Susan Cowle both of California. There are four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1 PM at Elverson United Methodist Cemetery. Firemen honors will be provided by the Modena Fire Company. There will be no funeral home service or calling hour.

Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com