Joseph Kennard Rial

Joseph Kennard Rial was called upon to answer many challenges and struggles during his life time, and yet he never became bitter or hardened by life. During his early years he and a sibling were left in an orphanage during the depression because family was unable to feed or care for them. Eventually they were brought home while still in their childhood years. However difficult life was for him personally, our father, forever kind, was most often described by those who loved him best as a gentle soul who searched for the good in others.

He served his country only for a short time due to an injury. Once he was released from service, he pursued his passion for electronics, following a career with NASA at Cape Canaveral during our countries early space travel (Saturn/Apollo).

He was married only once, to Doris W. Bruner (nee Whetstone). Although the marriage did not last, the children who came from that union, he would attest, were his most stellar accomplishments. Although shy and always uncomfortable with public affection, he maintained a loving relationship with each of them to the very end. He was generous and cared and provided financially for extended family members throughout his life. Fond childhood memories of "goody packages" and "goody money" fill his children's hearts today as the goodys once filled their bellies.

Joseph also had a gift and love for music. Participating in a barbershop quartet in his younger years, he wrote, sang and played music for family and friends. Among his and also his children's favorites was "You are my Sunshine" which they last sang together at a recent visit with Dad joining joyfully in the chorus.

He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard Walter Rial and Almira Grace Rial(Nee Kennard), and siblings: Walter B. Rial, Mary Almira Rial, Leonard K. Rial, Charles Carson Rial and Francis Xavier Rial.

Joseph Kennard Rial was born March 27,1924 in Baltimore, MD. and passed from this world January 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.

He is survived by his sister June Cecilia Rial

Also by His children and their spouses: JoLynn Rial Howard/Michael Patrick Howard, Daniel Lawrence Rial/Lori Jean Rial, Jacinta(Cindy) Rial Paille/Leo Francis Paille, Darcee Rial Yates/Robert Yates, and their sisters Melinda Rial Cosgrove/John Cosgrove and Dallas Dial Douglass/Shawn Douglass.

Also His grandchildren and their spouses: Chase David Rial, Sean Ian Rial, Troy Vincent Rial/Melissa Ann Rial, Danielle Paille Davis/Jacob Ryan Davis, Brian Christopher Paille, Sean Andrew Paille/Amy Lynn Paille, Brandi Yates Wallin/Greg Wallin, Isaac Yates /Erica Mecham Yates, Bethany Yates Chandler, Michael Yates.

And also great Grandchildren: Josephine Davis, Aryanna Davis, Cordelia Davis, Sean Andrew Paille,Jr, Mina Raye Chandler, Amberlyn Wanner, Kimber Jean Yates, Camden Robert Yates, Alexa Rose Yates, Benedict Berjen Logan Wallin, Ashley Broderick, and Elliot Diamond

Additional family members: Jessica Clinedinst Carter, Tara Williams Hinkle/Jeremy Hinkle, Daniel Williams

Nieces and Nephews: Mary Ann Ricker, Jane Schmitz, Michael Schmitz, Phillip Schmitz, Rita Crane, Gregory Schmitz, Teresa Herbert, Joanne Schmitz,

As well as many other family members too numerous to mention. Family will gather for a private viewing followed by a graveside service and burial at New Cathedral Cemetery, 4300 Old Frederick Road, Baltimore Md, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday January 30th. Prayers will be offered by Father Michael Murphy.