Allan Riley Obituary
He was the loving father of Ellen Riley of Yarmouthport, Kathleen Mohtady and her husband, Bassam, of Yarmouthport, Allan Riley Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Lexington, Lawrence Riley of Gardner, Gerard Riley and his wife, Leslie, of Newburyport, Christopher Riley and his wife, Corinne, of Saugus; beloved grandfather of Sammer, A. Ross, Emma, Olivia, Travis and Justin; brother of Lawrence Riley of Yarmouth and M. Helen Whaley of New Jersey, and the late R. Paul Riley and the late Gertrude Cashell.
Mr. Riley was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a late member of Local 4 IUOE, Boston.
A funeral will be held from the Brisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Friday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Margaret's Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment is in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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David Williams
June 18, 2008
Gerry and Family, Very saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. Many great memories of your Dad through the years; Red Sox games always on the radio in the yard and how he would take you fishing in the canoe on weekend mornings. He worked hard and provided extremely well for his Family. Remember the good times and keep him in your heart. Rest in peace 'Major'....
Thomas Whaley
June 18, 2008
God Bless You Uncle Major.
Mary Lynn LaVigna
June 18, 2008
Words can't express how sorry I am for the loss of your father. We spent alot of time giving each other a hard time and I will truly miss that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and you know I am always here if you need anything.
Love, Mary Lynn
JACK & JEANNINE PELLETIER
June 18, 2008
Dear Ellen, Katy, Larry, Chris, & Gerry, Allan, & grandchildren. Although we had only met your Dad on two occasions, we both knew that he was such a caring and loving man. The happiness of his children and grandchildren were of utmost importance to him. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief.
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Elaine Clausen
June 18, 2008
Allen and family,
May the special things about your Dad live on inside your heart forever.
Scot Norman
June 18, 2008
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Joan Cashell
June 18, 2008
Uncle Major,
You were loved so very much. I'll always remember the fun times as a kid playing with the tribe in Saugus. And how I would look foreward to seeing you come home to our house after the long days from the many odd jobs my dad roped you into. I can never forget your strength and kindness to me when we lost your sister (my mother) and my dad. There was a secret we shared at Uncle Richard's grave that day and when you are safely at rest, I'll share that secret and what you did for me and what I am going to do for you with your family. I love you.
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