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Robert Riley Obituary



Robert W. Riley Jr, 86, formerly of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. He was the beloved husband of 61 years of Armida (Russo) Riley. Born in Hartford, he was the son of Robert W. Riley and Mary (Mansfield) Riley. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Merchant Marines. Robert joined the Rocky Hill Police Department in 1962 and by 1977 was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Police until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the VFW and the Police Chief's Association. He was a very meticulous man and loved cars. Besides his wife, he leaves behind his beloved niece, Marie E. Russell and sister-in-law, Phyllis R. Russell, with whom he resided with for the past 3 years. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Rev. Robert T. Russo of St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, CT, nephews and nieces, Robert F. Russell and his wife Rosemarie, Karen Veinot of North Carolina, Carol Russo of California, Michael J. Bazzano, Mathew J. Bazzano and his wife Tracy, great nieces, Hannah and Maria Bazzano, many very dear friends, and his constant companion, his dog, Carly. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Riley. A Prayer service will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St, Rocky Hill on Tuesday, 12 noon, January 28. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends may call at the funeral home 10-12noon, just prior to the prayer service. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. The family would like to give a special thanks to the caregivers, doctors and nurses on floor 3.6 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital for their loving, compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360

Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 27, 2014.
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To the Riley family,

I am very sorry to hear of Chief Riley's passing and remember him from my days at the Rocky Hill Police Department.

Ron Herzig

January 28, 2014

Dear Armida, Barbara and I are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We are unable to attend the services today due to other commitments. We live on Cape Cod now. Will keep him in our memories. Ted & Barbara Pawlich.

January 28, 2014

Armida, so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Our family has such fond memories spent with you both. My Mom and Dad send you their love.
Charlene Fanelli Lanza, Norman and Virgina Fanelli

January 28, 2014

Armida, I am so sorry for your loss. You are a beautiful lady, married to a handsome man for over 60 years. What a blessing. My thought and prayers are with you.

Vera Heron Johnston

January 27, 2014

Dear Armida, I am sorry to read of Bob's passing. We sure have great memories and fun we had together with all our snowmobile. friends. Take care of yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Joan Cornelio

Joan Cornelio

January 27, 2014

Armida,

We are so sorry for your loss of Bob. He'll always be with you.

Love,

Wendy and Josie

Wendy Fenton

January 27, 2014

Dear Armida You are in our thoughts in your time of sorrow

Richie & Luisa Grogan

January 27, 2014

Bob is at peace now. My prayers are with you, God bless you and remember the good times.

Norene Norman

January 27, 2014

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

Rose Hill Funeral Homes Inc.

January 27, 2014

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