Chet Ribner's Obituary
Chet Ribner, 64 passed away April 9, 2016 in Tamarac Florida. He is survived by his loving wifem JoAnna Ribner and two adoring children Corey Ribner and Nicole Ribner. Services handled by Levitt-Weinstein Tamarac. Memorial services will be held on April 12, 2016 at 12:30pm with an celebration of life event following from 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Chet's name to the Dachshund Rescue South Florida P.O. Box 267386 Weston FL 33326
My Beloved Husband - since Nov 3rd 1990 you have been my inspiration, my best friend, my knight in shining armor - and so much more. I cannot remember a time without you, nor do I want to. You are my hero. You are the kindest, gentlest, sweetest person I know. Yet also a master negotiator and relentless pursuer of a deal. You have been a wonderful father and grandfather, as well as a caring, adoring husband. I am lucky - no, I am honored - that you chose me to love. And that I was smart enough to choose you.
You will live forever in my heart and my soul, my Precious. You will be my sunrise every morning and my guiding star at night. I will live my life to honor you and our time on earth together. Rest well my Love until I can be with you once more, and we can continue our love story....
Dad,
You've always been larger than life to me. From the time I was very young to now, you’ve always seemed invincible. Nothing could, nor nothing has, ever stopped you. Nothing has stopped you from being an incredible dad, a great friend, someone who just always knew when I needed a big hug. Someone to be there, no matter when, no matter the reason.
The love in your life seemed to have no bounds; as a father I felt safe just knowing you were just a few minutes’ drive or a phone call away. Seeing your relationship with Joanna has made me hold on in life until I could find that same type of love, and I have.
You always believed firmly that everyone deserves a second chance, and treated those around you as family, including those that worked with you. You were never satisfied with "good enough", even through trials in life you managed to not only recover but exceed and thrive. You enjoyed life more than nearly anyone I have known, or have heard of.
Now I will grieve for your loss, but soon I will take the lessons and examples I've learned from you and apply them to life, love and happiness, knowing that some day, you and our new --very much larger family will all be together.
I love you endlessly Dad.
Love always,
Your son, Corey
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