BORN
1923
DIED
2015
John Riley Obituary
He was born in New Jersey, on August 29, 1923 to the late Lawrence and Josephine Brimecombe Riley.
John served in WWII as a gunner with the 143rd Antiaircraft artillery gun battalion. He moved from New Jersey to work as a supervisor with Dunham Bush with his wife and two children.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as an avid hunter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary F. Riley on August 26, 2012.
He is survived by a son, Thomas Riley; daughter, Deborah Linares; three grandchildren, John D. Paulson, Corrine Ballinger and Brittany Riley; two great-grandchildren, Bryson and Gia Ballinger; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dan & Larry; sisters, Anna, Agnes and Mary.
There will be no services.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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ann vanpelt
January 31, 2015
Dear Tom & Debra,
So sorry to read of your father's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and understanding of your loss. AnnVanPelt
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Chalres Evans
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with John for many years at Dunham Bush. I pray for peace and comfort during this sad time.
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