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Howard Wade Riley Jr.

Howard Riley Obituary

HOWARD WADE RILEY, JR. Howard Wade Riley, Jr, 81, died April 7, 2010, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born and raised in Miami, FL where he attended Miami High School. After graduating from The University of Florida, he and Janet Knox Field were married in 1950. They lived with their 4 children in Miami and Delray Beach, as Howard pursued land development through his family business. In 1976, they moved to Vero Beach as his business expanded. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church, most recently St. Augustine of Canterbury in Vero beach. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Janet Know Field: children Janet Riley Hogan and William Jephtha Hoga, Howard Wade Riley, III and Victoria Jannack Riley, Frederick Rowe Riley, Eloise Riley Nelson and Daniel Wilbur Nelson. His 12 grandchildren are Daniel William H. Nelson, Ryan Frederick Riley, Howard wade Riley IV, Frederick Ashton Nelson, William Riley Hogan, Jordan Rowe Riley, Bradley Howard Nelson, Claire Frances Hogan, Bridget Brianne Riley, Elizabeth Knox Hogan, Eloise Bennett Hogan and Robert Jephtha Hogan. Contributions may be made to: St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32968- 1836. Services: A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm April 10 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Vero Beach and a reception following at the home of his daughter, Eloise Nelson at 6830 3rd Pl, The Farms. Arrangements: Strunk Funeral Home. Phone number: 772- 562-2325 Address: 916 17th St, Vero Beach FL 32960 paid obituary

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Published by TC Palm from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2010.

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Peggy Helber

April 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy for the death of your Dad, Wade. I share your sorrow. He is at peace now.

Peggy Helber

April 8, 2010

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad, Wade. I share your sorrow. He is at peace now.

April 8, 2010

Wade, Vicky and family, Please know how sorry we are for your loss. Please know our hearts and prayers are with all of you.

Curtis and Michelle Ring

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