Clark Risley Obituary
Clark D. Risley, 79 of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY surrounded by his family. Clark was born in Oswego, NY to Mildred and Leland Risley.
Clark was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a truck mechanic for Conway Beam Leasing until 2006. He was also an avid hot rod lover and enjoyed car shows, racing and restoring old vehicles.
The way to his heart was through a good “Dad” joke and he was the one always making you laugh.
He is predeceased by his mother; Mildred Risley; father, Leland Risley; brother, Keith Risley and sister, Candace Reis and nephew Gregory Reis.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years; Gail Risley; son, Mark (Debra Sanchez) Risley with grandson, Aiden Risley; daughter, Lynn (Jonathan) Maxwell with grandson, Austin Maxwell; stepson, Joseph Wright; two nephews, Michael (Kelly Ann) Risley and Sean (Elaine) Reis; niece, Katherine (William) Katz.
He is also survived by an extended family, which includes two sister-in-laws, their spouses and children.
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