Mr. Tod W. Riley

May 21, 1957 - January 31, 2021

Tod W. Riley, lifelong resident of Cortland, passed from this life on Sunday, January 31 at Upstate Medical Center. He was 63. Tod is the son of Norma T. Riley and the late Joseph K Riley, also of Cortland. After elementary school at St. Mary’s School, Tod attended Cortland Jr. and Sr. High School, graduating in 1976. He was proud to be a member of both the wrestling and football teams. Tod remained a dedicated football fan throughout his life. He particularly loved Notre Dame University and the Buffalo Bills, keeping close track of their statistics, players, and progress even in the off season. Tod enjoyed playing golf and participated in local leagues with his father. He also loved a good game of pool, playing often at this residence at 51 Port Watson Street until moving to Crown Nursing Home three years ago. Tod was employed for many years at The Crescent Corset Company and afterward by the JM Murray Center. He was a gentle and kind man who was well liked by his friends and coworkers. He is survived by his mother, Norma T. Riley, sisters Gene M. Hall (Walter) of Cleburne, TX and Christine R. Drance (Gregory) of Florence, KY, nieces, Amy and Angela Hall and Caitlin Strassburger, nephews, Capt. Peter Drance and Colin Drance, and grand niece Pearl Strassburger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Cortland on Thursday, February 4th at 11 AM followed by interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Tod’s name. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com