Robert Riley

August 13, 2012

Robert J. Riley, 90, of Cortland passed away, Monday, August 13, 2012 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born, December 11, 1921 in Cortland Robert was the son of Charles and Maria F. Kane Riley and was a Cortland resident all his life. Robert was a 1939 Graduate of St. Mary's High School and faithfully served his country in the military during World War 11. He was employed for many years at Smith-Corona., and was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by a brother, Edward of Minetonka, Minnesota, a sister in law, Norma Riley and cousin, Mary Ann Kane both of Cortland., as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins. Robert was preceded in death by his siblings, M. Francis Riley, Charles Riley, John Riley, Esther Riley Healey, Emeline Riley, Oliver Riley and Joseph K. Riley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Lucian Urbaniak serving as celebrant. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, NY www.riccardifuneralhome.com