Mary A. Riley

Deeply saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary socially many years ago in East Lovejoy and at St. Katherine Drexel, as my grandmother, the late Flora Nogaro, was a lifelong parishioner of St. Francis/St. Katherine. One could quickly run out of superlatives when describing Mary’s character.
She exemplified what it means to be GOOD. She exuded an aura of love, compassion, kindness, gentleness and devotion to her family and community—she was a true servant...

Such a kind,caring,selfless mother and teacher❤❤ A great loss for her children,grandchildren and community. Rest in peace Mary❤

She held me every morning for the first week of kindergarten because I would cry for my mom. I was just thinking about this the other day while I was dropping my child off to school and watched as her teacher also held her as she cried for me. She was such a kind woman, I was lucky to have such a great kindergarten teacher

Mrs Riley was one of the best people I knew. I went to school with her son Danny . She taught my sisters in Kindergarten. She was truly amazing person I´m glad I got the chance to know her. To her children I am so sorry for your loss.

Mrs. Riley was my kindergarten teacher years ago. She’s one of the teachers I smile when I think about. Her love and passion for educating children shines bright, even in my memories years and years later. May the compassion she gave to her family and to others live on in her memory always.

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mary. She will be fondly remembered in our prayers and thoughts. It was always a pleasure working with her on school projects for the kids at St.Agnes.

My sincere condolences to the Riley family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Riley was someone you could look up to, and lead by example.

It is difficult to put into words my feelings regarding the death of Mary Riley.

Mary touched my life in so many ways.

Mary’s association with St. Agnes Parish was lifelong.

Mary attended and graduated from St. Agnes Elementary School.

Mary was a dedicated member of the faculty at St. Agnes School for 18 years.

She served on the School Board for many years before taking the opportunity to teach Pre School and eventually,...

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Riley’s passing. She was such an instrumental influence on my young three year old daughter in the early 1990s. As a Pre-K 3 teacher at St. Agnes, she had a wonderful way with small children. Her experience parenting her own kids obviously carried into her classroom. She was gentle, but firm with showing these tiny humans how to be students. Her smile was infectious and her maternal instincts made the kids feel safe and loved. As parents, we appreciated her so...