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James Edward RILEY

1928 - 2016

James Edward RILEY obituary, 1928-2016, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1928

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Adair Funeral Homes - Dodge Chapel

1050 N. Dodge Blvd

Tucson, Arizona

James RILEY Obituary

RILEY, James Edward 88, of Tucson, AZ passed away on April 5, 2016. James was born on January 26, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. James graduated from Bucknell College and served in the US Navy. Jim was a 57 year resident of Tucson and served as Pima County Manager for much of his career as a Civil Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline S. Riley; his great-granddaughter, Grace Marie Riley whom he and his wife adopted; his daughters, Teri White (Marlin) of Minden, NV, and Shannon Caraway (Paul) of Rapelje, MT. Jim also leaves five grandchildren, Danielle Riley, Jessica Riley, Joshua Riley, James Caraway, and Kash Caraway. The Memorial Mass is scheduled for 10:30 at St. Cyril's Catholic Church at 4725 E. Pima St. on Monday, April 11, 2016. Donations may be made in Jim's name to the AZ Daily Star Sportsman Fund - Send a Kid to Camp or St. Ann's Convent. Arrangements are entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Frank A Culver

April 15, 2016

My condolences on loss of your husband. Frank A Culver, '54

April 13, 2016

my deepest condolences, Mr. Riley was well known and extremely liked and loved at Jim Click Dodge Service. He will be missed.
He will always be in my thoughts Peter Alvarado

Leo & Rose Marie Montano

April 13, 2016

Our condolences on the loss of your husband.
Leo & Rose Marie Montano

Dave Burgess

April 11, 2016

Our condolences to the Riley family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave and Kris Burgess

Salpointe Catholic High School

April 11, 2016

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Riley family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

Lori Riley

April 11, 2016

You are in Gods home now. I am glad you went peacefully. You will be missed so much by so many, everyday. Thank you for being a wonderful father-in-law to me, and an incredibly most wonderful poppy to your grand kids. Rest in peace Jim.

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Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Cyril's Catholic Church

4725 E. Pima St., AZ

Funeral services provided by:

Adair Funeral Homes - Dodge Chapel

1050 N. Dodge Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

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