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Deborah Riley Obituary

Deborah M. (Allen) Riley, 65, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Bolton Valley, Vt., and Quincy, died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Tahoe City, California on July 1, 20055 after a long illness, (ovarian cancer). She was born in Quincy, Mass. raised and educated in Quincy schools and was a graduate of Quincy High School, class of 1959. She was also a graduate of Boston University, Class of 1963. She received her master's degree from the University of Southern Florida. Mrs. Riley has lived in Sarasota, Fla. for the past twenty-seven years. She previously lived in Bolton Valley, Vt. and Quincy, Mass. She recently retired after twenty-five years in the education field. Upon he retirement, she had served for fifteen years as Assistant Director at the Manatee County Technical Institute in Bradenton, Fla. She was formerly an instructor for ten years at the Sarasota Technical Institute in Sarasota. Mrs. Riley enjoyed skiing and gardening. Wife for forty-three years of Stephen V. Riley; mother of Stephenie V. Riley and her husband Vincent Sosnkowski of Tahoe City, Calif. and Allen H. Riley of Olympic Valley, Calif.; grandmother of Kazimer Sosnkowski, age 5 and Sophia Sosnkowski, age 15 months. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Saint Ann's Church, Quincy, Mass. on Friday, July 14. Interment was in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Catholic Church of the Incarnation, Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota on Saturday, July 22, at 10a.m. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Riley's memory may be made to the Early Educare Center at MTI, c/o Frances Tamayo, Manatee Technical Institute, 5603 34th Street West, Bradenton, Fla. 34210. Arrangements under the direction of the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Mass.,

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Jul. 18, 2006.

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Beverly Noble

July 21, 2006

Dear Steve, Stephanie, Allen and loving Family,



I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Deb so much and will carry with me many great memories of her, including her wonderful smile.

My prayers are with each of you and

I will be there in the morning.

Debra Kilpatrick

July 18, 2006

I worked with Deb at MTI for nearly seven years. She was a delight to be around and always had a wonderful smile. You could always find beautiful pictures of her family on her desk. My favorite was the one taken on one of her many ski vacations. My condolences to her lovely family. God bless.

Nancy Miller

July 13, 2006

Dear Steve, Stephanie, Vincent and Allen We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of dear Debbie. Steve..we met her with you at Patti's wedding and found her so vibrant and charming. Our prayers are with you all.

Nancy McMenimen Miller and Milton Miller

Nicholas Meleones

July 13, 2006

To Stephen and his family,it is my hope that Deborah's memory be forever everlasting......It was my honor to serve with Debbie on the Hull High School faculty many years ago..It is easy for me to say that she was a true role model for the students in her charge, and a invaluable asset to our staff....What a great teacher,and person.... God bless her memory....Nicholas Meleones

Marie McClintock Barry

July 12, 2006

Dear Steve, Kathy called and told me of your loss. So very, very sorry to hear of Debbie's death. This has just been a very tough year for you two losing both Ginger and now Debbie, although there is never a right time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and your very young grandchildren. Love, Marie

Laurie Murphy (formerly Allen)

July 12, 2006

Steve, Stephanie and Allen



I cannot express how sad I feel for all of you. I will be at the church next Saturday here in Sarasota.

Stay strong, and remember her great smile. I will always remember her with that smile. Laurie

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