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Allan R. "Major" Riley

Allan Riley Obituary

Of Yarmouth Port, formerly of Saugus, June 16. Husband of the late Jean (Murphy) Riley with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Loving father of Ellen Riley of Yarmouth Port, Kathleen Mohtady & her husband Bassam of Yarmouth Port, Allan Riley, Jr. & his wife Cheryl of Lexington, Lawrence Riley of Gardner, Gerard Riley & his wife Leslie of Newburyport, Christopher Riley & his wife Corinne of Saugus. Beloved grandfather of Sammer, A. Ross, Emma, Olivia, Travis, Justin, Daniel & Elena. Brother of Lawrence Riley of Yarmouth & M. Helen Whaley of NJ and the late R. Paul Riley & the late Gertrude Cashell. A funeral will be held from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Margarets Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, at 10 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Korean War. Late member Local 4 IUOE, Boston. For directions & obit. www.bisbeeporcella.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 18, 2008.

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David Williams

June 18, 2008

Gerry and Family, Very saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. Many great memories of your Dad through the years; Red Sox games always on the radio in the yard and how he would take you fishing in the canoe on weekend mornings. He worked hard and provided extremely well for his Family. Remember the good times and keep him in your heart. Rest in peace 'Major'....

Thomas Whaley

June 18, 2008

God Bless You Uncle Major.

Mary Lynn LaVigna

June 18, 2008

Words can't express how sorry I am for the loss of your father. We spent alot of time giving each other a hard time and I will truly miss that.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and you know I am always here if you need anything.

Love, Mary Lynn

JACK & JEANNINE PELLETIER

June 18, 2008

Dear Ellen, Katy, Larry, Chris, & Gerry, Allan, & grandchildren. Although we had only met your Dad on two occasions, we both knew that he was such a caring and loving man. The happiness of his children and grandchildren were of utmost importance to him. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief.

Elaine Clausen

June 18, 2008

Allen and family,
May the special things about your Dad live on inside your heart forever.

Scot Norman

June 18, 2008

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

Joan Cashell

June 18, 2008

Uncle Major,
You were loved so very much. I'll always remember the fun times as a kid playing with the tribe in Saugus. And how I would look foreward to seeing you come home to our house after the long days from the many odd jobs my dad roped you into. I can never forget your strength and kindness to me when we lost your sister (my mother) and my dad. There was a secret we shared at Uncle Richard's grave that day and when you are safely at rest, I'll share that secret and what you did for me and what I am going to do for you with your family. I love you.
Laurie Cashell

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