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Bill Carpenter
May 28, 2016
Just learned of Johns passing. Deeply saddened by the loss of such a good high school friend. Many fun memories of Rile .I will never forget his unique laugh and sense of humor .Certainly makes you feel bad about not keeping in touch with such good friends you had in high school! We had soooo many laughs.Great memories live on ,as aflood of them occur as I write .Deepest Sympathy to Johns family and friends
George, Denise and Hannah Rittershaus
April 26, 2016
So sorry to hear about John's passing. He certainly will be missed by so many people. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The Rittershaus Family
April 17, 2016
John sold me my beautiful house in 1977, a year after I married my dream girl.I was a 23 year old newlywed and we were looking for a small house near my parents who lived on Malcolm street in Crow Point. After a month or so of looking around at tiny houses, we met John. He was selling a small 4 room ranch he had rebuilt from a crow point bungalow. His dad Frank lived next door in retirement in another small house they had bought and renovated together.
Johns attention to detail and early American heritage is apparent in every room of my original house. Stunning is too bland a word for what we saw. John had transformed this little bungalow into an 18th century masterpiece. Brick fireplaces, wide pine floors, hand made pine cabinets and mantel, ancient beams in the kitchen from a 300 yr. old inn. As he lovingly explained every aspect of this little house, he must have known we would be the only 2 people to cross the threshold that day because of the synergy going on. My new wife and I had collected more than a house full of our own family antiques and could not wait to stuff them into this little house. Over the years john complimented us on the house expansions, decor and maintenance of his vision for an early american homestead. 39 years later we have raised 3 children, adopted a 4th and today entertain 5 grandchildren in this same extraordinary Riley built home. John, we will miss you immensely and we express to your family our deep appreciation for having known you.
Steve & Linda Wojtasinski 16 Daley Road
Lee Vigil
April 13, 2016
John, you will be deeply missed in this town. Your unselfish contributions are truly noted. May you rest in peace with our Lord.
Lee Vigil, Hingham, Ma
JoAl Rosano
April 12, 2016
Hingham Universals Hot Rod Club
John, I was honored when you asked me, knowing I was on the board of directors, if I would help you become a member
of the newly revised Universals Hot Rod club. I told you to be at the Son's of Italy hall on the following Thursday night and you would then become our newest member. The smile on your face and the look in your eyes,I will never forget.
You came to all of the meetings and always after
meetings we would meet up and discuss our on going building and construction projects.
Our club is devastated with your passing ! You will always be loved and remembered by us and all who knew you well. You left us much to soon, my friend. From all of our members, we will dearly miss you.
JoAl Rosano Finance Director
Mario Romania Jr
April 12, 2016
John, I'll miss your friendship and all those Saturday coffee rides, talking about construction and town issues.
Condolence's to Bonnie and your family.
RIP friend.
April 12, 2016
Dear Kathy:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dear family at this time on the loss of your brother, John.
With kindest wishes,
Martha Horsefield
Daviann Giovannucci
April 12, 2016
John was certainly a one of a kind great guy. Forever good memories of a very kind, fun person to hang with.
Daviann
leah godfrey
April 11, 2016
Hingham is grieving . We will all miss you John. My sincerest condolences to Bonnie and your family.
April 11, 2016
Dear Riley Family,
It is with heavy hearts that Sally and I write this note. We were shocked when notified by our daughter of John's passing.We will always remember John as a good and loyal friend. Whenever John's name came up, when thinking back to Hingham, we always remembered what a wonderful father he was. And, perhaps for that, we will remember him best. Working with John on the properties he bought I often marveled at his good taste and knowledge of of traditional architecture as well as his quest to learn more. I also thought he was a very sharp business man. John will truly be missed.
Fondly,
Steve and Sally Culler
Green Valley, Arizona
April 11, 2016
Great friend when I was a kid. He was always working with his [email protected] Frank.
Shirley Rydell
April 11, 2016
John will be truly missed in our town. We will long be enjoying the beautiful buildings and structures he has provided for us. He was a giver, a super fine gentleman with a great sense of humor.
Karen Trapilo
April 11, 2016
Rest In Peace John
April 11, 2016
A true Townie! John will be missed, this is such a shock to all that knew him. He always greeted you with a smile. My heart goes out to his family, children, grandchildren, and to Bonnie.
God Bless
Wendy Lorenson Wilson
April 11, 2016
It is with great sadness that I offer my sympathy on John's passing. It s far too early for his happy and generous spirit to leave his family and his community. My family has known the Riley family for many years and I speak for all of us. We will miss you ,John Pat Granahan
April 11, 2016
John has left his mark in many ways and in many places within the Town he loved and served.
May he rest in Peace
Carol & Hugo Pagliccia
Dave Berquist
April 11, 2016
Many good memories of times with "The Rile" during High School. He always had a smile and that distinct laugh. Fair winds and following seas Seabee. You will be missed.
Bill Sarni
April 11, 2016
Rest in piece friend.
Bill and Jeanette
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