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Constantine Riley Obituary
Oct. 9, 1948 - Jun. 26, 2014
Constantine Riley, 65, of Sarasota, FL went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2014. He was born in St. John Barbados on October 9, 1948 to Edgar and Nellie Riley (both deceased).
He worked at Colony Beach and Tennis Resort and retired from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is survived by his wife, Doleen Riley, friend, Louise Spann, children, Allan and Emile Riley of Barbados, Dianne, Michelle, India, Lashanda, Erica and Toni of Sarasota. Also survived by grandsons, Seth Riley of Sarasota, Chadaine, Christian and Jadan Riley of Barbados, brothers, Arnold Austin, Decoursey (Phillip) and Duffrin Riley of Sarasota, Edgar and Veronica Riley of Barbados, Maureen Riley of California, cousins, Melvin Riley of Cape Coral and Kenrick Riley of Sarasota, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 4, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Chandler's Funeral Home, 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Sarasota. Services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Light of the World International Church, 3650 17th St. in Sarasota. Burial to follow at Palms Memorial Park in Sarasota.
Austin was a loving father, grandfather and friend, and will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him.
Special thanks to friends, Steve, Bob and Jean, Ahmed and Lisa; the staff of Manor Care Rehab of Sarasota, Sarasota Cancer Center and Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
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Memories and Condolences
for Constantine Riley
6 Entries
JoJo Abel
July 5, 2014
your ready smile and sunny disposition will be missed
LINDA BISSETT
July 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Randy Dollinger
July 4, 2014
May you rest in peace my friend.
lanni austin
July 3, 2014
May he rest in peace
Adrian Headley
July 3, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Natalie Headley
July 3, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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