John-Riley-Obituary

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John Leon Riley

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

Oct 11, 1933 – Jan 30, 2021 (Age 87)

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BORN
October 11, 1933
DIED
January 30, 2021
AGE
87
LOCATION
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes Obituary

Saratoga Springs, NY - John Leon Riley, 87, died suddenly at home on January 30, 2021.  He was born October 11, 1933 in Watkins Glen, NY, to the late Myron and Ruth Everingham Riley.  He graduated from Watkins Glen High School, and from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Architecture...

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Please accept my deepest sympathies. I'm one of John's many Mu Chapter brothers who share in your loss.
Kind Regards
Sac
Sigma Pi 1980

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of John. We were in the same year at sigma pi and he was a good friend. I well remember the many good times we had together. My condolences and prayers to his family and it sure is a big one. Buck Cody 1955 Cornell

Pam and I offer our deepest sympathies to A.C. and the entire family. John was so kind to to so many. Love and prayers to you all.

Michael joins me in sending our condolences to AC and the Riley family. We are saddened to hear of John's passing. It was truly a pleasure to see you both at almost every musical event in town whether it was Opera Saratoga, the Chamber Society, SPAC or at Ellen's Rojan parties. We are thinking of you and wishing we could have known John better.

May he rest in peace. Cornell has been fortunate to have had such an excellent active alumnus in so many ways. Sympathy to A.C. and extended family.


To John's family: I am very sorry for your loss. I am a Landscape Architect with the pleasure of working with John on several school and office projects, notably in Pittsfield, MA in the 1970's as well as a few in CT prior to his retirement. I fondly remember his deep sense of design inside and outside the building, strong Client relationships and respect for his consultants. My prior firms were Currier, Andersen & Geda and CR 3 Inc. I am still working as a sole proprietor with...

To John's Family and Friends,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Burke Funeral Home