Donald Robert Riley

Mr. Riley was more than just a friend to me. He was an Angel to me who shared a birthday with my Grandfather that I never knew. I am truly blessed to have known him and call him my surrogate, Dad. I was just a co-op student at NASA when I met him in the early 90s. He was there for all my important life milestones...He was my landlord in Buckroe for years, helped me find a reliable car when I needed one, he escorted me down the aisle at my wedding, Oh boy was he upset that forgot to kiss...

Sorry for your loss. May the memories of his beautiful life and times you shared together be of comfort during this period of grief.

So very sad to hear this news it immediately brought back such fond memories of growing up on Lancaster Terrace the many neighborhood kick ball games and Halloween shenanigans with all the kids—my memories of Mr. Riley is one of man with a quiet nature, a sweet man who always had a big smile for all of us kids in the neighborhood! After losing our own Dad in 2020, I know first hand the pain you all are experiencing at this time please know you are in my prayers. Sending lots of love from...

He was one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. I am honored to have known him.

We were so blessed to know and work with Don at the Full-Scale Tunnel before his retirement. He was one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable engineers to ever work at Langley. A true inspiration and gentleman!

Great memories of working with Don in the Flight Dynamics Branch. He is missed.