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Lynne K. Rio

Date of Death: December 28, 2018

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Friday 1/4, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prayer Service to Follow
7:00 PM
Omps Amherst Chapel

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Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery
305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Saturday 1/5, 10:00 am

Lynne K. Rio passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born in 1945, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Betty J. and Charles B. Fickes. Her family moved to Ocean City, New Jersey, where Lynne grew up. She graduated from Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1967. She met her future husband, Carmen A. Rio at Upsala, where they were students.

Lynne and Carmen were married on August 25, 1968, in Bayonne, New Jersey.

In 1969 Carmen enlisted in the United States Army. They moved to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where their son Carleton was born in 1970. Her husband was sent to VietNam in 1970 and Lynne and her son moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania to live with her parents while her husband was away.

When Carmen returned, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where her husband was employed. Lynne’s career in the insurance industry began while living there.

Lynne and Carmen and their son moved to Southern Maryland due to a job change. In 1978, they moved to Winchester, Virginia, where Carmen joined Duncan Bros Tire Co. Lynne continued to work in the insurance industry through these job changes.

In 1984, Lynne started her own business, Lynne Rio Insurance Agency, Inc. She was one of very few female business owners in the area at the time. She was also one of the first females to earn the designation of “Certified Insurance Counselor” in this area.

Lynne is survived by her husband of 50 years, Carmen Rio, son, Carleton Rio, his wife, Sonja and daughters, Alexa, Sofia and Anneka. She is also survived by her brother, Charles, his wife, Karen and their children, Benjamin and Michelle; and her sister, Leslie Nichols and husband, Tom and daughters, Karen and Jennifer.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. A prayer service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, at 10:00 AM, in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Sacred Heart Academy Tuition Angel Program c/o Sacred Heart Academy, 110 Keating Drive, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

Lynne’s family wants to thank the staff at Winchester Medical Center’s “Critical Care Unit” for their courageous effort to save Lynne’s life.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Friday 1/4, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Prayer Service to Follow
7:00 PM
Omps Amherst Chapel

Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery
305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Saturday 1/5, 10:00 am

Lynne K. Rio passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born in 1945, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Betty J. and Charles B. Fickes. Her family moved to Ocean City, New Jersey, where Lynne grew up. She graduated from Upsala College in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1967. She metContinue Reading

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Bill and Deedee Finisecy left a message on January 4, 2019:
So heartbreaking. We will miss Lynn’s love of life and positive spirit. Bill and I met Lynne as his boss, Carmen’s wife, over 40 years ago. We became friends, and have so many fun memories traveling for business, and eventually sharing meals and good times. Lynne was always the adventurer, and found the fun places for us to enjoy. I will miss our long lunches and great conversations. Rest well friend, til we meet again. Sending prayers and love to Carmen, Carlton, and family.
Judy Fogle left a message on January 4, 2019:
Lynne was always a supportive and encouraging member of our community. Her kindnesses have helped in so many ways. Bless you, dear friend.
Brandy Lovelace left a message on January 3, 2019:
Lynn was a very outgoing,sweet and caring client who I saw every two weeks for her nails.I will miss her and all the long talks and good advice she gave.Not to mention her always loving hugs.She will be missed dearly.❤
Sue Murphy left a message on January 2, 2019:
Mr Rio, Carl and family. I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs Rio's passing. I remember talking to her when she came in Duncan Bros. She always had a smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Jones Murphy.
Bev Corrigan / Corrigan Rug Cleaners left a message on January 2, 2019:
Carlton- Your Mom's loving and warm energy was contagious! Her caring will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and working with her. Denny and I offer our deepest condolences for your loss. She will be dearly missed.
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Pam Holtsclaw left a message on January 2, 2019:
Carmen and Carl, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Lynne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Wlson & Linda Fletcher - Interstate Truck Service, Inc. left a message on January 2, 2019:
We have had insurance with Lynne for many years. She was always very helpful and she was also a very good friend. We don't know what we will do without her.
Ben Phelps left a message on January 2, 2019:
Carl, So sorry for your loss my friend.
Nicki de Medici left a message on January 2, 2019:
Will always remember the great time with Lynne and Carmen when you joined me for a trip to Ferrara Italy. Lynne's laughter and light will be missed by so many. Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to her family.
David Andre left a message on January 2, 2019:
Carleton and Cameron: I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a warm and beautiful person, inside and out. I regret being unable to attend the visitation as I am still hospitalized for a total hip replacement but you are and shall be in my prayers.
Sherry Andre left a message on January 1, 2019:
Dear Carmen and Carleton, I was so sorry to learn from Chris this afternoon that Lynne had passed away on Friday. You have my sympathy and consolations. She lives on in your hearts, memories and in your daughters, Carleton. Sympathy to all of you for this heartbreaking loss. Both Chris and I said “Lynne’s Sausage Florentine. I’ll be fixing it this week in her memory. It’s one of many things we shared as neighbors when our boys were growing up. Hugs and cherished memories.
Stonecrest Village HOA left a message on December 31, 2018:
We will miss seeing Lynne at the meetings,a great friend that will be missed. Rest in Peace dear friend.
La Cindy Orndorff left a message on December 31, 2018:
It was a pleasure working for Lynne for many years. I’ll remember her as an intelligent hard working woman whom I admired deeply. She loved her family and granddaughters. She will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies to the family and her friends.
Mack and Carol Kerns left a message on December 31, 2018:
We so enjoyed doing business with Lynne for many years. What a lovely person she was.We send sympathy and prayers to the family.
Barbara Honsa Liptak left a message on December 30, 2018:
I met Lynne in 1963 when we were freshmen at Upsala College in NJ. We remained friends , sorority sisters and were in each others’s weddings. My condolences to Carmen and to Carleton and Sonja and family. Rest In Peace Lynne.
David Williamson left a message on December 30, 2018:
To Carl and family, my condolences on the loss of your mother. Prayers to you and your family during this time.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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