To the Rales Family,
     It truly was my blessing to know Mr. Rales.
Both he and Ruth were so wonderful to me and my husband and daughter.
We enjoyed both a business and personal relationship with them.
He was a great man with a joy for living.
We will cherish our times with them.
They were both an inspiration and teachers to me.
Remy Amadeo

To the Rales' family,

Mr. Rales was not only a fantastic businessman but also a great friend and humanitarian . 
He will be missed and loved.

you were a kind and gentle man, I only knew you from a few letters and a visit to our factory in montreal. I will not forget your kindness.
Jack gurevitch
montreal (samuelsohn)

Norman I will always remember the kindness that you and Ruth showed me. I always said that you were the grandfather that I never knew. May you rest in peace.

To the Rales Family- I have very fond memories of your mother and father.  My husband, Pres Ray and I made many enjoyable trips with them.  They were a delightful couple and such fun. All of you have are in my prayers.

To the Rales Family - I have known you all for a long time - remembering the first time I cut your dad's hair and yours too.  I was saddened to hear of his passing away, but I know he is now reunited with your mom and my father-in-law, Melo.  Take comfort in all the great memories you have of your dad. It would be nice if I could one day meet up with all of you.  Take care, Vince Barbaro

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Norman was a very kind and wonderful man. I had the privilege of knowing him through the South Florida thoroughbred tracks where he enjoyed spending an occasional day at the races. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Even though I worked for Norman only 3 years in my Mid-South days, he had a huge positive impact on my professional and business career.   It is nice he is with Ruth again for eternity,

My earliest memories of my "uncle" Norman are when he and Patsy used to baby sit for me. They were such young men, and I was was thrilled when they came to play with me. He has left us an amazing legacy. I will miss him so much. My deepest condolences to the Rales family and all the friends who will miss him so deeply.

Rich, my husband, and I (Susan Abramson) have visited with Uncle Norman several times in the past 40 years. We have always had the greatest admiration for his success and philanthropy. We extend our condolences to the entire Rales family.

Thoughts and prayers go with you, the family and friends of Norman.  Hillsboro Beach will surely miss another of its great residents.  His integrity, generosity and friendship were admired by many.  May his spirit nourish the hearts of the many that he touched during his lifetime.
Carmen McGarry Past Mayor of Hillsboro Beach

My heart and prayers go out to family and friends at this time. Norman was a blessing to all that came in contact with him and Ruth.  Anne Sterling was Ruth's sister, I have fond memories of the Love and Laughter of family get togethers.

Lynn. A. Hollings (Sterling)

To a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed and for all his generosity
to all organizations that needed him he
was always there.

To a dear friend who will be greatly missed for all his wonderful generous
deeds

My thoughts are with you at this time of profound loss.  I knew your father only by his good work, and his sons are a living tribute to his integrity, his decency + his kindness.  May his spirit nourish you in his absence as his presence did in life, and may we meet soon to toast all that is good in life.

It was an honor to work with Norman as we built the JARC Homes in Boca Raton. His contribution was a very important factor in making the project a success.

Our deepest condolences to his family.


Michael greenberg

To my dearest love and friend all through the good and sad years; my beloved Norman, As the 16th century poet expressed it: My love and I must part. Weep Eyes, break heart, My love and I must part. Cruel fates true love do soonest sever. O I shall see thee never, never, never. Weep eyes, break heart My love and I must part.

Rest in peace my dear friend Norman....You will be missed...

We were neighbors growing up on Forest Glen Rd in Pittsburgh. As kids we played together while our parents paved the way.  That generation, Norman and Ruth, is sadly gone having given us much!  My condolences to the Rales boys and family.  Harvey

Uncle Norman - I will miss seeing you at the "H" reunions here in Boca Raton. Be seein' you on the other side.

OBITUARY

Norman R. Rales

July 19, 1923 – March 7, 2012

National Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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