James Riley Obituary James J. Riley Sr. Suffolk - James Joseph Riley, Sr., 78, a resident of Suffolk, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was the son of the late Patrick and Madeline Riley. He retired after 30 years as a military sales representative for American Brands. Mr. Riley was a Sargent in the Army and served in the National Guard. He was a 40 year active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Suffolk. He was the charter Grand Knight of Council 7363 and St. Pauls Assembly 1166 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Jim coached his children at baseball, softball, and soccer. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Maniscalco Riley; three children, Lorna R. Harrell and husband Willie, Shamus Riley and his wife Megan, Liam Riley and his wife Lindy all of Suffolk, Va. ; grandchildren, Logan, Ryland, and Jillian Harrell, Finnegan Riley, Will and Luke Riley, and one on the way. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church, 202 S. Broad Street, Suffolk. Father Emmanuel Mensah will officiate. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered at www.BakerFoster.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameJamesRiley&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/james-riley-obituary?id11132181 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/James-J-Riley/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Joseph Riley, Sr., 78, passed away on 11 February 2016. A resident of Suffolk, he was a military sales representative and a dedicated member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and three children, along with several grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Mass of Christian Burial for James Joseph Riley, Sr. was celebrated on 15 February 2016. He was buried at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia, following the service. ### The Edited Obituary James J. Riley Sr. Suffolk - James Joseph Riley, Sr., 78, a resident of Suffolk, passed away on Thursday, 11 February 2016. He was the son of the late Patrick and Madeline Riley. He retired after 30 years as a military sales representative for American Brands. Mr. Riley was a Sergeant in the Army and served in the National Guard. He was a 40-year active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Suffolk. He was the charter Grand Knight of Council 7363 and St. Paul's Assembly 1166 4th degree Knights of Columbus. Jim coached his children at baseball, softball, and soccer. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Maniscalco Riley; three children, Lorna R. Harrell and husband Willie, Shamus Riley and his wife Megan, Liam Riley and his wife Lindy all of Suffolk, Va.; grandchildren, Logan, Ryland, and Jillian Harrell, Finnegan Riley, Will and Luke Riley, and one on the way. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Monday, 15 February 2016 at St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church, 202 S. Broad Street, Suffolk. Father Emmanuel Mensah will officiate. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA. A visitation will be held Sunday, 14 February 2016 from 6-8 PM at Baker Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 4416 Expressway Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered at www.BakerFoster.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Joseph Riley, Sr. | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 78 years | | Birth | 1937 (estimated); Suffolk | | Death | 11 February 2016; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | James Joseph Riley, Sr. | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Donna Maniscalco Riley | Spouse | Suffolk, VA | | Lorna R. Harrell | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Shamus Riley | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Liam Riley | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Logan Harrell | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | | Ryland Harrell | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | | Jillian Harrell | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | | Finnegan Riley | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | | Will Riley | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | | Luke Riley | Grandchild | Suffolk, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. James Joseph Riley, Sr. was born to the late Patrick and Madeline Riley. 2. He retired after 30 years as a military sales representative for American Brands. 3. Mr. Riley served as a Sergeant in the Army and was a member of the National Guard. 4. He was a 40-year active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Suffolk. 5. He was the charter Grand Knight of Council 7363 and St. Paul's Assembly 1166 4th degree Knights of Columbus. 6. Jim coached his children in baseball, softball, and soccer.