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Theodore Roosevelt Riley

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Theodore Riley Obituary

Riley Theodore Roosevelt Riley, age 79, passed away September 25, 2013 at home. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of VFW Post 3426. Retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a die-hard fan of the Cleveland Browns. Preceded in death by parents Reginald and Erma, and two brothers. Survived by children, Carl Crews, Elizabeth Riley, Louise Riley, Phyllis Riley, Theodore Riley Jr., Patricia Troche, Roscenie West, and Monica Olorunto; sisters, Erma Brown and Fannie Dabney; brothers, Kenneth, Norman, Edward, and Raymond; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., until time of service at 12Noon. Interment with full military honors at Arlington Field of Honor. Online guestbook at www.cookandsonpallay.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2013.

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Beth Lewis

September 24, 2020

Rest in heaven Mr. Riley. I miss seeing your smiling face.

Mark Power

September 30, 2013

To my old friend Ready Teddy. Love you. Thanks for the laughter and education. Think of you often. No bad days.

Linda Hamilton

September 30, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ted's infectious smile.

Dawn (Beth) Lewis

September 30, 2013

Riley Ladies and T.R.: We are saddened by the loss of your father, and our friend and Yates Drive neighbor, Mr. Riley. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. - The Lewis and Rickman Families.

September 30, 2013

Simply a great lost to the family and friends
Craig Green.

Mi tzi Allen

September 29, 2013

To Ted's Family
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I am also a die hsrd BROWNS fan. Ted and I were on many bus trips together and had a good time and great fun, and a great party. I'll miss him. May you all be blessed.

Jane Givens-Simon

September 29, 2013

To Ted's family , I will truley miss him he was truley my friend i am going to miss him

Donna Tussey

September 29, 2013

I am truly sorry for the loss of Ted....he holds a special place in my heart with memories when I was new to the Postal Service way back in 78....RIP my friend...I have thought of you several times over the years....

Hazel Eubanks

September 29, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 29, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. GOD will give you comfort.

Marguerite Parker & family

Wanda Kenley

September 29, 2013

Ted was one of the nicest man I have ever met, when I started at the PO in 1980. My prayers go out to his family. RIH Ted

Antoinette (Toni) Gilliam

September 28, 2013

To the Riley family- I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one!!! May God strength you thru this difficult time!

Traci Thompson

September 28, 2013

It was a pleasure knowing Mr. Riley, he will be missed dearly by family and friends. Rest in Paradise.

dan hackworth

September 28, 2013

Ted was one of first people I worked with at the Post Office in 1980,He real nice guy to work with

September 27, 2013

Rest in peace your son Carl Crews Oakland Ca.

Brennen Riley

September 27, 2013

I am grateful my grandpa came to visit his great-grandchildren Imari and Malachi, I will miss you grandpa.

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