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EDWARD RILEY Obituary
He was born on December 26, 1945, in Boston, MA, a son of the late Edward W. and Mary M. (Megley) Riley. Ed honorably served his country in Vietnam in the United States Army but was a Firefighter by trade for many years in Brookline, MA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, always willing to lend a hand to anyone who asked.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judith "Judy" Spence Riley, daughters Rebecca (Sam) Bryant and Amanda Riley, grandchildren Keeley, Allyson, Max and Ava Bryant, sisters Claire (Jimmy) McAdams and Joan Dunphy, sisters-in-law Judy Giordano and Peggy (Eric) Parker, and brother-in-law Ronnie Spencer, nieces and nephews Philip Dunphy, Brian (Cathleen Rivard) Dunphy, Keith Riley, Kyle (Audrey) Riley, Ryan (Kellie) Spencer, Shalyn (Sarah Cahill) Spencer. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his siblings Bob Riley and Margie Spencer, brother-in-law Phil Dunphy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, 69 E. Main St., Trumansburg, NY 14886. Burial will be private for family at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Ed's memory to kindly consider the First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, P.O. Box 597, Trumansburg, NY 14886, or a charity of your choice.
For additional information, please contact Ness-Sibley Funeral Home at 607-387-8151, or visit ness-sibley.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Mick lumb
July 8, 2021
No words. Just sadness. I loved you Ed.
Thank you for all you did for so many who struggled.
Paul Trahon
June 20, 2021
On behalf of the men and women of The Brookline Fire Fighters Association Local 950 IAFF, we send our deepest condolences to the entire Riley family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul B Trahon
President
Brookline Fire Fighters Local 950 IAFF
Frank Hennessy
June 19, 2021
My condolences to the Riley family-sad day.
Suzanne Feehan
June 19, 2021
One of a kind. May you RIP freed from the constant pain you lived with daily. Tank you Ed for your service both in Vietnam as well as a firefighter. The twinkle in your eye made me smile and have hope , with your loving kindness an antidote for my daily struggle in the nineties.
My sadness joins yours, Judy with the loss of Ed's spirited presence. Many will miss all things Riley. May your memories comfort you!
Gerry Walsh
June 18, 2021
Rest in Peace Unk.
Marena Morrison
June 18, 2021
My sisters and I grew up knowing and playing with the Riley Family ( Lincoln Grammar School and Brookline High School ) and have many fond memories of our childhood. God Bless Eddie " Unk" and his Family.
Sincerely,
Marena Morrison
( Marena, Donalda and Corrine)
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