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Patrick Riley Obituary

Riley, Patrick W. ALBANY Patrick "Patman" William Riley, 31, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in his family home. Born in Albany in 1991, he is survived by his parents, John and Diane Riley; his siblings, John Jr. and his wife Dawne of Colorado Springs Colo., Kristina Riley of Delmar, Erin Riley and her partner Cindy Barry of Fishkill, Allison (Riley) and Joseph Oliver of Guilderland; along with his nephew, Sean and niece, Hannah. For those whom had the privilege of knowing Patrick he was the essence of life, full of happiness, joy and boundless energy. Pat understood far more than he could say, but clearly spoke to each of us in his own way, touching all those he encountered. Patrick's many friends and staff at the Wildwood Programs, at the Langan School and at the Center for Disability Services saw him at his finest and helped him grow and blossom into the fine young man he was. The Patman truly loved life and everyone in it. Patrick William Riley is survived by everyone who had the good fortune to have known him Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Patrick's family on Wednesday, August 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services on Thursday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave. (Father John Bradley Way), Albany, where his funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Wildwood Foundation. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com



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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2022.

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Jackie Tello

August 11, 2022

I´m so sorry for your loss. Please know that you an your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jon South

August 11, 2022

Patrick will always be my cherished, delightful friend. We shared many adventures & outings together, and he was always so full of enthusiasm and possessed such an unbridled joy for life. If only everyone were like him, the world would be a much more wonderful place. I hope our paths meet again some day...

Vera Ramey

August 11, 2022

My deepest condolences are with you all. I truly enjoyed having him as a student at Langan. Your son had such an incredible personality and spirit, and we will all miss him very much. It was truly an honor to be his teacher for so many years.

AnnaRita

August 10, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences. So sorry to hear of Patrick´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mark Stempien

August 10, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Heartfelt condolences to your family.
Cherish your memories. May they help heal the pain of your loss.

Kevin Mooney

August 10, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Your son and I were good buddies . Patrick and I played a lot . He often said «  I AM A ROBOT «  and he made everybody laugh . I will miss him a lot

Chris and Joseph Raimo

August 9, 2022

Our deepest condolences are with you all. He was a super sweet young man who I have had the pleasure to seeing on my street for many years. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time

ADAM DENENBERG

August 9, 2022

I KNEW Patrick through Rec. He was a very funny man I remember him always saying No and stop it and hot digity dog

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Sue Daniels

August 8, 2022

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. It was great getting to know Patrick at the pool. Patrick was always so happy and friendly. We will be missed.

Shannon Fox

August 8, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so honored to have worked with Pat for 4yrs. I will miss playing frisbee with him. I still remember the first time he tossed the frisbee I was blown away how great he did. There are many things I will never look at the same. I remember a 1:1 during Covid he was so excited I was picking him up! Pat always made me laugh and just enjoy life! He will forever be missed.

Eileen Cardone

August 8, 2022

Diane, Allison and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your son, brother. My condolences go out to you & your family.

Crowe family

August 8, 2022

We are sorry for your lost pat was a great guy

Tina M Halliday

August 8, 2022

I want to express my deepest condolences to everyone that had the honor of knowing Patrick. I worked with Patrick at New Karner, no matter what kind of day I was having he could always make me smile. When he went shopping with me he would always try adding extra things in the cart and smile from ear to ear when I asked him what he was doing. Oh and he did the best robot dance when Mr Robotic by Styx came on. I will miss him so much.

Terri and Tony Fazio

August 8, 2022

Didn't know Patrick very well, but we all know his smiling face and jovial manner at the IACC pool. He will be missed.

Sue Herlands

August 7, 2022

Diane and John , I will miss the joyful Patrick in the pool. I am so sorry for all of you.

Matt Whelan

August 7, 2022

I was so sad to hear of Patrick's passing. I will always remember Patrick teasing me at New Karner. He would laugh when I would pretend to get upset. Then he would always come in for a hug.

My deepest condolences go out to those who loved Patrick.

Chelsea (new Karner )

August 7, 2022

John and Diane my heart is broken for you . I feel truly blessed that I was able to have time with Pat, my favorite memory we just made at our Memorial Day BBQ where he chased me around with a squirt gun and soaked me so I had to spend the rest of the day in wet clothes, he thought it was hilarious! He was the life of the party and will forever be missed

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