Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Dr. Reidlinger was a very compassionate and fun loving man--he was truly one of the Good Guys.  We moved upstate 7 years ago, and our current dentist still comments on the great work Dr. Reidlinger performed.  He will truly be missed by us.

Douglas was always part of our family as were his Mom, Dad, and sisters. We did not see him often enough but will miss him dearly.
Aunt Marilyn & Uncle John

Dear Reidlinger Family,
Our sympathies go out to you.  Dr. Reidlinger was a wonderful person and a caring dentist.

Dr. Reidlinger spoke so wonderfully of your family.  Please keep the great memories of him close to you at this very difficult time.

A visit to Dr. Reidlinger was always a fun experience, even if it was for a root canal.  He had uncanny timing and would wait until his hands were in your mouth before he told a joke or would say something hysterically funny. He was very caring and kind as well.  Despite all that he had gone through, he took the time to inquire about my health as he learned I was diagnosed around the the same time. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all of his patients. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to work with him.

Dr. Doug as we called him has been our Dentist for nearly 20 years. We often talked of our families and shared many good stories.  He will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.  We are deeply saddened by your loss.

My wife and I first visited Dr. Reidlinger in 1995, before our marriage in 1996.  Even before we were married, I had taken my (then) fiancee to Dr. Reidlinger for help as she had a number dental issues after leaving Brazil to live here.  Needleess to say we both loved and adored Dr. Reidlinger dearly because he was effortlessly so kind, friendly, humorous, intelligent, compassionate, outgoing, cheerful, strong, handsome and honest.  Also, his technique as a dentist was second to none and we have not ventured to any other dentist since then.  We were anxiously awaiting his return early next year.  
When we saw him a few years ago at his practice and learned of his illness just after his first round of treatments, we marveled at his courage, strength and the goodness that he exuded and in his great determination not to let the present diagnosis get him down nor the get the best of him.  Since that time, my wife and I (having our own children now) have reflected deeply to ourselves and to our own families as to the aweful injustice that such a good and kind man would be stricken with such an affliction and all too suddenly be removed from our midsts. Please know that we deeply mourn with the Reidlinger family at the untimely death of your father, husband, son, brother, uncle and dear friend.

"Doug (I never called you by your first name but always Dr. Reidlinger) Rozana and I will miss you dearly.  You were very very special.  You were one in a million.  Thank you for all that you are and for all that you have done.  You fought a good fight.  I am grateful to God that we got to know you a little. We liked each other and you brightened our day whenever we came to see you (even though it was "a visit to the dentist"!).  Both you and your family shall remain in our prayers.  I wish you were still here with us keeping busy at your practice and more importantly, remaining at home with your family as you loved them so and always spoke to us so highly of your wife, daughter and son and mother.  May God bless you and the entire Reidlinger Family.  You Doug, and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.  We all miss you and we all love you."

Sincerely and with love,
Andy and Rozana Berko 
Carle Place, NY

To The Family of Dr Reidlinger,

We are so sorry for your loss.  We having been going to Doug for over 12 years.  He was one of the kindest people I ever met.  You didn't mind going to the dentist to see him! He was funny and caring.  I know he has went through a lot the past few years, but he was always stayed positive. Our family will miss him, as well as many others.  We are so glad that we got a chance to know him.  We will keep you in our prayers. May God Bless Him as he watches over you and your family from Heaven. ~Billy, Nicole, Ryan & Jake Gruter

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them...Rita Mae Brown

Dear Jeanne, Julia and Kevin - Our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family --The Saracenos

To the family of Dr. R, 
I am so sorry for your loss.  My family members have been his patients for the past 17 years, even eventually convincing my Mom & Dad to try him out as well.  He was the most caring dentist who always gave me a lot of laughs during my visit.  I am so sad to learn of his passing.  He had such a positive attitude throughout this battle and was such a humble good guy.  He is going to be missed by so many.  I continue to keep you all in my prayers.

May Doc's Spirit Shine forever through all that is Beautiful and Good in this world, for that is how he made everything look . He will be Missed Dearly , All of Our Deepest Sympathy Goes out to His Family he spoke so Highly of .. All our Prayer's to Them . God Bless Them All .. Patric & Deborah Prosak and Family .

My deepest sympathy to Jeanne, Julia, Kevin and the entire Reidlinger family.  We have never met, however, please know that you are being thought of during this most difficult time.  As a long time patient of Dr. Reidlinger, there are no words to express my sorrow.  Dental work is never pleasant except if Dr. Reidlinger is your dentist ~ he made a world of difference.  His easy going nature put you at ease and his sense of humor was contagious.  He will be missed and remembered fondly.

    Doug was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. I was "only" a patient, but there was no such thing to Doug. He was an absolutely wonderful, caring man and my heart goes out in deepest sympathy to his beautiful family, and even thise who were lucky enough to know this great man.

Sending my best wishes in this hard time. Douglas was the most sincere, and warm hearted person. In my short time having him as my dentist, he quickly became my all time favorite. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Douglas was our dentist - but more than that he was a friend with whom we belly laughed with during our visits to him, joking around was something that came natural to him.  Douglas cared about what he did and put all his heart into everything.  Our broken hearts and deepest sorrow go out to Jeannie, Julia and Kevin as well as the rest of the family.  Our prayers are with you all to get through this time of grief.  Please know that he was dear to us and will always be in our memories forever.

With our Deepest Sympathies

My dear friend Jeannie, Julia, Kevin and your extended family, Words can't even begin to express the sorrow I feel for you on your loss. I know for sure that Doug and Michael are up there together just waiting for the rest of us so the party can really begin. My prayers are with you. With love, Wendy and the rest of the Valentino Family

Julia and Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers. Remember I am always here for you. Kelly and Family

Jeanne, Julia and Kevin,
Our hearts go out to you and to your extended family on the loss of Doug, your husband and father and our dear friend.  He and you will remain in our prayers. -- The Hoey Family

OBITUARY

Douglas John Reidlinger

July 22, 1959 – November 28, 2010

O.B. Davis Funeral Homes - Miller Place

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