Gail M. "Bonnie" Riedell

Gail M. "Bonnie" Riedell obituary, Amsterdam, NY

Gail M. "Bonnie" Riedell

Gail Riedell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Betz, Rossi Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home - Amsterdam on Mar. 11, 2025.
Gail "Bonnie" M. Riedell, 81, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Saint Mary's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Bonnie was born on April 25, 1943, in Huntington, Long Island to the late Robert and Genevieve (Ireland) Milliken. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Riedell and her brother Robert Milliken Jr. Bonnie is survived by her son Robert Riedell and daughter Allison Elliott, grandson Dylan Riedell (Kaycee), granddaughter Paige Rivera (Nadia), great grandchildren Dean, Isael, Jane, Isabella, and Catherine Anne. She also adored her cats, grand cats and grand dogs. Her hobbies included church, volunteering, gardening, knitting, antiquing, reading and walks on the beach.
Gail's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 37 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Montgomery County SPCA, Amsterdam Free Library or Saint Mary's Hospital c/o Volunteers.

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Marge Wilson

April 3, 2025

My condolences to all. She was a good person and im sure will be missed.

Arlene Perrin

March 12, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. We had so many great times at our library knitting group. She was so much fun. I loved hearing how she met her husband sailing. She had so many wonderful stories. She will be greatly missed by our library group. Prayers for her loving family.

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