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RILEY, Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth Ann (Annunziata) Riley, 64, of Amston, died peacefully early Monday, (December 17, 2012) at St. Francis Hospital. Elizabeth, known by her family and friends as Betty, was born on Nov. 18, 1948, in New Britain to the late Theodore and Ida (Ornati) Annunziata. Betty was a math teacher at Wethersfield Public Schools for 38 years. She had a love for cooking, playing tennis, entertaining, traveling, volunteering, being with her dog Lucy and cat Lexi, vacationing in Maine, and spending time with family and friends. Betty was an active parishioner at the Church of the Holy Family and a vocalist in the choir. She is survived by her three devoted sons Christopher Riley, of East Hampton, Timothy Riley, of Amston, and Brendan Riley and his girlfriend Michelle Liang, currently residents of Beijing, China; the father of her children George Riley, of Groton; her brother, Joseph Annunziata and his wife Donna Annunziata, of Berlin; her niece, Lisa Annunziata and her boyfriend Brian Smith, of Beverly, MA; her niece Kristen (Annunziata) Pandolfi and her husband Joseph Pandolfi Jr., of Middletown; her niece Megan Annunziata, of Orlando, FL; several nieces and nephews in Texas; and many loving cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Eugene C. Annunziata.
Her family will receive relatives and friends at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at the Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St., Amston, CT. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Britain, CT. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Covenant Soup Kitchen, 220 Valley St., Willimantic, CT 06226 or the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry - WAIM, PO Box 221, Willimantic, CT 06226. For online condolences please visit mulryanfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe
December 13, 2013
I will always love and miss you.
Tom Linden
January 7, 2013
"Miss Annunziata" was my 7th grade math teacher at Samuel B Webb Jr High School (and she had my 3 brothers too). Without a doubt THE most fun math teacher I ever had. We had "tennis parties" indoors for many years with family friends and teachers and always had the best of times. Last saw her at Joan's wedding (5-6 years ago?) and had a great time reminiscing. Deepest condolences to her entire family.
KIM BATTE
December 26, 2012
SO SORRY YO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST. MAY THE COMFORT FOUND IN THE SCRIPTURES RELIEF THE GRIEF YOU ARE FEELING
December 23, 2012
Please find comfort in knowing your Mom is surrounded by Gods love and those who have gone before..Let your healing begin.
Our prayers are with you.
Joyce and Glenn Corbett..Maine neighbors
H. R. Bert Pena
December 20, 2012
George and children, please accept our most serious condolences concerning the passing of Elizabeth, beautiful and lovely mother, wonderful wife and great American. H. R. Bert Pena
Katie King
December 20, 2012
Mrs. Riley was a kind and talented teacher who I remember fondly. So sorry to hear she has left us this early in life.
Angela Citino
December 19, 2012
Simply the best teacher... Mrs. Riley was not only a teacher, she was a great mentor and friend . I will always cherish the fond memories I have of her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her sons, let there be comfort in knowing that your mom has influenced so many lives and she will live on in all of our hearts forever!
Michael Caccomo
December 19, 2012
Mrs. Riley was an outstanding teacher. She made learning fun and showed that life was something to enjoy and make the most out of. She will be dearly missed but remembered by all those lives she touched in her years of teaching.
Alexis Ramirez
December 19, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Your thoughts and prayers are in my heart. May God bless you through this time.
Sarah and Joe Thomas
December 19, 2012
Dearest Chris, Brendan, and Tim,
We are all so Saddened by your Mother's passing, and how we wish we could be with you all at this time.
Please know how extremely proud your Mom and of course your Father must be of the loving, respectful, and distinguished young Men you have become, and of the way you are dealing with your loss of your Mother; in such a way as to honor her beautiful memory. She will be missed by so many whose lives she touched, and what a legacy she has left you.
Please give our love to your Dad, Uncle Joe, Aunt Donna, your Cousins and your Momma's friends for us.
We have been, and will continue to be in prayer, and there with you in Spirit.
God Bless you all in your time of Sorrow...may you have continued strength in the days ahead, and may you always feel Betty's Loving Presence, as well as Our Blessed Mother's and God's Love for you.
Love,
Your Aunt Sarah, Uncle Joe and your Cousins...Sean Samantha & Jennifer
December 18, 2012
Mrs. Riley was an awesome and dedicated teacher. I always admired her. She will be missed by many.
Tommy Lee Hayes-Brown
December 18, 2012
I always hated math, but I loved my math teacher! Mrs. Riley was friendly and never gave up on me and I never forgot that. She went the extra mile with us and even took us on class trips on her own dime. Well done Mrs. Riley...well done.
Kyle Burns
December 18, 2012
I didn't have her for to long but the time we had with her she taught us well. She will be missed. Glastonbury High School
December 18, 2012
So sorry and sad to hear about the loss of Mrs. Riley. Our hearts and thoughts are with her family! With sympathy and prayers, Tom, Maria, Mary, Amanda & Thomas daCunha
Caitlin Minja né Carroll
December 18, 2012
I loved Mrs. Riley, she was the best teacher EVER!!! I am so sorry to hear that she has passed.
Pat Watrous
December 18, 2012
Betty will be truly missed. She was an inspiration to so many students, and always reached out to those in need. We shared some great times in our early teaching days.
Carol Johnson Chase
December 18, 2012
Betty was my cooperating teacher back in 1976 when I did my student teaching. Then we met again when she subbed at the school I currently teach at - just amazing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Betty will always be remembered for all the lives she touched as an excellent math teacher.
Nicole (Trifiro) DiCicco
December 18, 2012
I loved Mrs. Riley's math class at WHS and know she positively impacted the lives of countless students and friends. Her class was one of my favorites. May she rest in peace.
Joan Clarke
December 18, 2012
Betty was the reason I became a class advisor. She never said no to a spontaneous tennis game or a chance to spend time with friends. She was the one teacher who attended all her students' sporting events at least once. She leaves a huge hole in my heart.
Jennifer Dean
December 18, 2012
Mrs. Riley is the reason I became a math teacher. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Katie Jo Sheek
December 18, 2012
Very sad to hear about Betty. She was my adviser for Student Council at WHS but was so much more as well. She will be deeply missed.
Sabrina Mollica
December 18, 2012
Some of my greatest high school memories were spent with "Riles" It wouldn't have been the same without her. So sorry to hear about this loss, she will be missed, but more importantly remembered. My thoughts are with her family.
Diane Kasper
December 18, 2012
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Betty. I will miss her singing in the Praise Band and her warm, friendly personality. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Celine& Ryan Hines
December 18, 2012
Such a sad loss for our family. Betty was truly wonderful woman who loved life. We have many fond memories of her in Maine that we will hold close to our hearts forever. Chris, Tim and Brendan we wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Lucy & Gary Gajewski
December 18, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Betty. She was like my big sister growing up. We had some fun times back then.
Michael Beaulieu
December 18, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Betty. I will miss singing with you at church and seeing you on your walks with Lucy. God Bless.
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