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William Riley Obituary

RILEY, WILLIAM D., 82 - of Sea Isle City, on August 16, 2008. Formerly of Northfield and Ventnor, Bill worked as a financial planner for thirty years. He was a college football official and a former player with the Pleasantville Jokers. He was a member of the Chalfont Haddon Hall Racquet Club and the Wildwood Country Club. He is survived by his wife Jeanne D. (nee Lauck); sons Bill and Gene; a daughter Kathy Connolly sisters Betty Price, Joanne Sendler, and Susan Shaw and nine grandchildren. He is predeceased by son David. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 4308, Landis Ave.; Sea Isle City, where relatives and friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Methodist Church Cemetery; South Seaville. Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Sister Jean's Soup Kitchen, c/o Victory First Presbyterian Church, 1013 Pacific Ave.; Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, Linwood.)

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2008.

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Kelly Connolly

August 19, 2008

As the first (and favorite!) grandchild...I have so many fond memories of my pop-pop and his famous "pop-pop-isms". We'll all miss his welcoming smile when we make it to Sea Isle each weekend. We'll hold a spot on the porch for him!

Shirley Dunn

August 19, 2008

Bill and Jeanne have been great neighbors for many years. There are fond memories of Bill walking on the promenade, at the Bridge table and especially at their house on Derby Day. Jack & Shirley Dunn

Theresa Mara

August 19, 2008

I'll always remember how much Uncle Bill appreciated and loved his family. He always commented on how blessed he was that all of his children and their spouses got along so well and enjoyed time together with each other and with Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Bill. He'll be greatly missed but leaves a great legacy behind. Love and prayers to all.

Michael Martin

August 18, 2008

We were lucky to become friends with the Riley Family, he's a great man, he will be missed. Michael & Anne Marie Martin

Lois Stetser Reilly

August 18, 2008

I have fond memories of Bill and Jeanne when we all lived in Norfolk, Va., at the Joker games and class reunions. My prayers for God's love and comfort are sent to Jeanne, Joanne and the children.

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