Mark RILEY Obituary

RILEY, Mark Alan

Age 58, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, to Susan (Besch) and Hadden Richard Riley. He is a 1982 graduate of Troy High School. When he attended school, he wrestled for Vandalia-Butler and then Troy. He worked for the family-owned Quality Beer Distributor (Stroh's) and then went on to work for JB Mulch & Pavers Landscaping. He enjoyed watching sports, specifically the Cincinnati Reds, NASCAR, and the Cleveland Browns. When he wasn't watching sports, you could find him at the lake catching turtles and saving them from the side of the road. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Hadden Scott Riley. He is survived by his mother; his long-time significant other Linda Kopacz and son Bradley (Erin) Kopacz; his brother Scott's wife Jonanne Riley; his brother Kevin Richard Riley; his sister Jill Christine (Samuel) Hassler; his daughters Caryn Danielle Thomas and Kenzie (Blake) Kangdouangnhot and her sister Chelsea Gunthert; grandsons Josiah and Elliot; granddaughters Marlee Rose and Caylee; nieces and nephews Hadden Jacob Riley (Lina), Wesley Adam Weir (Jessi), Erica Sharp Williams, Robin Susan Riley and many other nieces and nephews and other family members the Wassons and Weilers and many close friends. A special thanks to niece Robin for medical care and support. Services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial gifts to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Rd, Dayton, OH 45417.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 5, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark RILEY

7 Entries

Erica Williams

March 9, 2023

We all have such great memories of Uncle Mark, but the ones that that are most prominent for me are from my childhood. From taking us horse back riding on Sammy to fishing with him in grandma and grandpa´s pond and even giving us rides on his various motorcycles and mopeds. He was a big kid who always made time to play with us. I can vividly think back to the absolute BEST hide and seek games ever and they were with him! He would of course help us find the perfect hiding spots. I mean, I remember him stuffing me into coat cabinets, on top of refrigerators and behind boxes in the basement. This guy brought so much joy to this world, which could be seen with his big grin and heard with his boisterous laugh. But joy wasn´t his only gift, he was one of the most patient people I´ve ever known. So much so that he was the only family member that ever attempted to teach me at 16 years old how to drive. And if that wasn´t enough, it was in his handsome white Camaro on Horse Shoe Bend Road! As we were driving down that crazy curvy road he instructed me to turn, but I did so a little too quickly which almost put us in a ditch. Even in that moment, he was so sweet and chill in his Uncle Mark way. He even tried to encourage me afterwards to keep trying, but that was the end of the road for me. I failed my temps test twice and waited until I was 18, but Uncle Mark believed in me

Mark Riley may not have been a rich man by society´s standards, but he was always content with life his heart is one of gold. Always worked hard. Always played just as hard. He taught us a lot in his life and I´m forever thankful to have had him in mine.

Thanks for the good times, memories and all the love Uncle Mark. You will be missed, but your beautiful soul shines on!

Steven Jacobs

March 7, 2023

I met Mark Riley at the Spitfire probably 12 or so years ago. Mark was always a great friend to me. When I had back surgery he would come over and cut my grass for me although he did hit something and turned my mower into a rototiller, it was taking out huge chunks of my yard so we had to go get new blades. I ended up selling him this same mower for a reasonable price. Another time at the bar he had a tooth bothering him so he pulled it out himself with a pair of pliers. It was painful to watch, and they gave him a shot of whiskey to disinfect it. Mark was a courageous man and he always seemed to be in a good mood. He was always happy and always having fun. Definitely will miss Mark Riley!

Matt Wells

March 6, 2023

RIP my Old Friend. One of the Nicest
People I ever Knew , a Good Wrestler & Football Player.

Doug Lewis

March 4, 2023

I remember wrestling at the Morton field house against Mark . We wrestled together for Vandalia Butler then he moved to Troy ,so we draw a huge crowd to watch us wrestle at the field house it was epic

CINDY GLASER

March 2, 2023

So very sorry to hear of your loss Susan! I remember babysitting the boys when I was in high school so many years ago. Condolences to you and your family.

Paul and Earline Banks

March 2, 2023

So very sad we cannot be there to support these great families and friends we knew from our Ohio years. These two families were always so precious and loving to everyone they knew. We send our love and sympathy, knowing our hurt in losing our son, Kevin and the hurt they are feeling,

Amy Peterson (Kinter)

March 1, 2023

One of my favorite memories with Mark was snowmobiling, hanging on for dear life as he sped through the snow! He made us laugh! He will be missed.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results