Brian Patrick Riley

Brian Patrick Riley obituary, Liberty, MO

Brian Patrick Riley

Brian Riley Obituary

Visit the Park Lawn Funeral Home - Liberty-Northland Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Brian Patrick Riley, 35, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by his family. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will be in Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. Memorials and contributions are suggested to March of Dimes or the Liberty Early Childhood Center.

Brian was born on May 9, 1989 in North Kansas City, Missouri to Pamela Ann (Griffin) and Robert Jay Riley. He grew up in Liberty and graduated from Liberty High School in 2007. He graduated from University of Central Missouri in 2012. On July 23, 2022, he was united in marriage to Whitney Nicole Cathy at Hawthorn House in Parkville, Missouri. Together they had four children: Carter, Cooper, Callie, and Camden. He worked for Coleman Industrial Construction for 11 years. He recently went to work at LG Barcus and Sons and really enjoyed his days at work.

Brian was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He liked fishing and being outdoors. He was a family man, nurturing, caring, and stubborn but sweet. But most of all, he was a loving provider and was always looking out for his family with their needs in mind.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karen Everett; grandfathers, John Griffin II and George Madden; and aunt, Kelly Riley. He is survived by his wife, Whitney Riley; children, Carter Riley, Cooper Wilmshorst, and twins Callie and Camden Riley; parents, Bob and Pam Riley; sister, Michelle Riley; grandmother, Charlene Madden; grandfather, John Everett; and a large family that included many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends who he dearly loved.

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Park Lawn Funeral Home - Liberty-Northland Chapel

1640 N. State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068

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