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Marie Riley Obituary
Marie was a registered nurse at Assumption College where she worked from 1970 until retiring in 1987. She previously worked at Assumption Prep. School and at St. Vincent Hospital. She was a long time member of St. Bernard's Church where she served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, a Bingo volunteer and member of the church choir. She was an active member of St. Bernard's Prayer Group, the Pro-Life Movement, and worked as an organizer of St. Bernard's Pro-Life Day Life-Chain.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the entire staff at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center for their extreme kindness, compassion and care.
CALLING HOURS are 3 to 8 P.M. on SUNDAY, Sept. 7, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 A.M. on MONDAY, Sept. 8, in ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH, 228 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
The family suggests donations in memory of Marie be made to Problem Pregnancy, 493 Pleasant St., P.O. Box 7422, Worcester, MA 01605 or St. Bernard's Church, 236 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605. Directions and condolence book available on-line at
www.kellyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Marie Riley
paula degaetano-alano
September 18, 2008
Dear Peggy,Mary,Walter and your family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful Mother. I always look back fondly at the days where I recall seeing her walk to work at the hospital. I can also remember seeing your dad at the RMV. Your mother had incredible strength and fortitude to be able to raise all of you as well as she did. My family sends our best. We going thru the same motions of grief with the loss of our mother. We leave our best regards to all of you. Paula Degaetano- Bob "digga" Degaetano
John and Kathy (King) Trainor
September 10, 2008
To Chris,Liz,Peggy,Mary,Joe,Bernie, and the entire Riley Family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Paul Rezuke
September 10, 2008
To the Riley Family:
Very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are will all of you.
Anthony Aiello
September 9, 2008
We'd like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Riley family on the loss of your mom.
The Aiello Family
Mary Gerolomo
September 9, 2008
To Mary & Liz, The Riley Family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother, my deepest sympathy go out to all of you.
Mary Jo
Lori (Gould) Ericson
September 8, 2008
To Lizzy,Mary & the entire Riley family -
My thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this time. I remember your mother while growing up in the Harlow St/Paine St. area many years ago. She always had a smile & kind words for everyone she met. God Bless all of you & may the loving memories of your Mother be with you always.
John Tonelli 11 Summerhill Ave.
September 8, 2008
Tommy, sorry for the loss of your Mom. My deepest symphany.
John Tonelli
paul sullivan
September 8, 2008
To the Riley family,
It was easy to tell that your mother got a tremendous sendoff by family and friends at the wake yesterday. I will remenber all of you in my prayers during your time of sorrow.
Paul Sullivan
Vaughn Yenovkian
September 8, 2008
To Walter and the entire Riley family I wish to express my condolences for your recent loss...Vonny Y
Matthew & Christine O'Keefe & Family
September 8, 2008
Our heart felt prayers are with you Christine and the rest of the Riley family.
Maureen Grudoff
September 8, 2008
To Liz and the entire Riley faimly
So sorry to hear about your Mom I know just what you are going thru. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Maureen (Devlin) Grudoff
Mr.&Mrs. Donald Lund
September 7, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Patty Morrissey
September 7, 2008
To the entire Riley "CLAN"-
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each & everyone of you. Nothing compares to the loss of a Mother. Regardless of age or circumstances, it is very difficult. A Mother holds a family together through the good times & bad, through happiness & sorrow and I know your Mom had a lot of stregnth & faith in God to help her to raise 16+ children!
She earned her very special place in heaven...
May God Bless her & keep her, until you all meet again...
We thought this short poem I came across might bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead...
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
You can only have one mother patient, kind, and true;
No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.
Jim and Terri Wood
September 7, 2008
Pam & Jimmy and the entire
Riley Family:
We just wanted to offer our heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Wood Family,
Jim, Terri, Brian & Ariana
Congressman Jim & Lisa McGovern
September 7, 2008
We are so sorry we cannot be with you during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Phil Trimby
September 7, 2008
To the Rileys, I am sorry for your loss. Marie was a saint on earth and is now an even more powerful force in heaven. May God grace you with comfort in your sorrow and joy in your suffering. Her loving presence be always in your hearts.
Gerry & Cathy Bernier
September 7, 2008
Peggy, Terry and the Riley Family
Our deepest sympathy, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nicholas D. Mercadante
September 7, 2008
Dear Riley Family:
Regrefully, I cannot wish you my condolences on the loss of Marie,personally. At the present time, I am fighting a Viral infection, known as the Old Fashion Grippe. I was quite surprised when Fr. Walter had told me that Mom's maiden name was Fiore. That rang a bell that goes back to more than sixty years. Your mother worked part time, while in high school at the R & G Neckware Mfg on Green Street. My mother was a long time employee at the same shop. Marie Fiore was my mother's favorite teenager. In fact, my mother who had no daughters of her own, often remarked that if she had a daughter, she would want her to be like Marie, ambitious, thrifty, religious and high character. You all know that she had those attributes all her life. Please accept my condolences on your loss of an oustanding young lady who developed into Great Woman and Mother.
Sincerely,
Nicholas D. Mercadante
Jen Martinez
September 7, 2008
Peggy, Joe, Paul & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Walking into Riley's, you would automatically look to the end of the long table to see if your mom was there, she would greet you with a smile, and if you were having a bad day, you would go to her for some words of wisdom, and somehow, with those few words from Mrs. Riley, you knew it had to be ok. She was an angel right here on earth. My sympathy to all of you.
Gerald and Deborrah & Family CARD
September 7, 2008
To the Riley Family,
Many years have passed since the days of Harlow and Paine Street.The days of our youth and memories of the days of old. Thru the years I have known your MOM and you all from school days to work days and the memories have all been very fond. Your Mom was quite the person. Thru thick and thin she was there her smiles her words and her support. I know it has been a long time since I have seen or spoke to you and yours but the memories cannot be taken from us. Tho she may be gone to Lands unknown and heavens above she will never be gone. For thru her years she has taught you all the important elements which our lives are entertwined among friends love ones and family. These are the thoughts of kindness, the wisdom of faith and the heartness of love. For so long as you continue to live by these virtues she will never be gone forgotton or lost for she remains in the most important part of our everyday being. She will forever reamain in your hearts. I send forth to the RLIEY's and the Filipkowski's our deepest sympathies and prayers that JESUS our LORD will help you thru these trying times and comfort with his love. For now she is at the right hand of our LORD in PEACE..
Joanne Ciociolo-Palumbo
September 7, 2008
GOD BLESS,
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Love,
Dominic, Joanne,
Julia and Jaden
jack varley
September 7, 2008
Your Mother takes strength in the wonderful, warm and strong family she nurtured and left. I know she will love and guide you from her new life in Christ.
Linda (Robidoux) Edmonds
September 6, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MaryAnn (Robidoux) Jacques
September 6, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rena Gleason
September 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the
entire Riley family.
I have chosen a heartfelt poem for
all.
My prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Rena
Rena Gleason
September 6, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Peg Pomphrey
September 6, 2008
To Paul, Eddie, Peg, John and the rest of the Riley family,
My friend Lisa is in Florida but i'm sure she would want me to include her in this condolence.
Please accept our sympathies in the passing of Mrs. Riley. We remember her from the years (and the St. Pat's Days!) we spent having lunch at Paul's Riley's On Lincoln, she was a great lady who deserved the highest of respect for raising 16 children. God bless her!
"Peggy and Lisa"
September 6, 2008
My Sincere Sympathy to all, she was a wonderfull women and will be missed. She produced a terriffic family.
I"m so sorry
Patty Tiscione
Gene Berry
September 6, 2008
To the Riley Family,
We wish there was something we could do to erase your sadness at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gene & Linda Berry
Marge and Bill Benedict
September 6, 2008
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Riley family. She was a great lady
Katherine Del Negro
September 6, 2008
To the Riley Family. We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was truly a wonderful Lady. You have our deepest sympathy. Love the Delnegro Family.
DENNIS BRENNAN
September 6, 2008
Hon. Dennis Brennan extends his condolences to the entire Riley family on the loss of Marie.
Bev Julian
September 6, 2008
To to the Riley Family
Please accept our sympathy in the passing of your mother.
Mary: I was saddened to read about your mother's passing. May your memories of her bring you great joy.
ELAINE &ARNOLD GOFF
September 5, 2008
TO THE RILEY FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
LOVE ELAINE & ARNOLD
Al Bonofiglio, Jr.
September 5, 2008
To All the Riley Family,
I would like to offer my sincere condolances on the loss of your mother. I know that all of you will miss her very much. She will remain in your hearts forever. Those fond memeories of her will keep you going.
All my prayers
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