Lt. Edward T. Riley

Lt. Edward T. Riley obituary, Dorchester, MA

Lt. Edward T. Riley

Edward Riley Obituary

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RILEY, Retired Lieutenant Edward T. B.F.D. (Engine 21). In Dorchester, Savin Hill, January 9th. Beloved husband of the late Ann T. "Nancy" (Murphy) Riley. Loving father of Anne L. Riley of Dorchester and her companion Thomas J. Adams of Quincy, John R. and his wife Deborah A. Riley of Squantum, and Mary M. and her husband Joseph J. Mulry of West Roxbury. Brother of Margaret A. Sprague of Quincy, and the late Barbara L. Brennock and Frances J. O'Brien. Devoted grandfather of Edward W. and Timothy J. Riley, Riley Ann, J.J., and Maggie E. Mulry. Best friend of Coleen O'Donnell of Quincy. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and many many dear friends. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Friday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Saturday morning, January 14, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Veteran U.S. Army – Korean War. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eddie's memory may be made to the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation, 55 Hallet St., Dorchester, MA 02124. Interment private.

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January 14, 2017

mary and ned mcniff posted to the memorial.

January 13, 2017

Anne-Marie McLaughlin posted to the memorial.

January 13, 2017

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mary and ned mcniff

January 14, 2017

to the entire riley family...so sorry for your loss..may eddy r.i.p.

Anne-Marie McLaughlin

January 13, 2017

Anne and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you with love during this very difficult time.

Cheryl Meleo

January 13, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss my uncle very much.He was a amazing person, he was always their for who ever needed help I will miss u dearly Uncle Eddie love your niece cheryl

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Deborah Collins

January 12, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you all during this very difficult time.

Hannah & Christoph Schneider

January 12, 2017

Very sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you.

Patricia McBride

January 11, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends and all who knew and loved Ed.

Gail and Don Maxwell

January 11, 2017

Sending our condolences to all of Ed's family and friends. We have such fun memories of Ed and Coleen over many, many years. You will be terribly missed but the memories will always keep you alive in so many hearts.
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Pearse McDermott

January 11, 2017

To Eddie's family and friends. My deep condolences to all of you. He is probably the nicest and greatest person I had the pleasure of meeting and become friends with. A true gentleman. Pearse and Laura McDermott

Rosa Riley

January 11, 2017

Mary, Joe and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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