Livonia: At age 86, Don passed peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY on May 26, 2022. He was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Edgar and Alice (Piehler) Riley. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by devoted wife of over 50 years, Irene (Borgersen) Riley, who passed on February 12, 2022, and his sister Janyce Walton. Survived by children; Donna (Doug) Sheesley of Greece, Clifton Woodford of FL, Terri (Fredi) Bauert of NC, and Laurie (Bruce Cauder) Woodford of OK; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, brother Tom (Linda) Riley of Geneseo; several nieces, nephews, friends, and great neighbors.
Don graduated from Livonia High School in 1954 and later went to work at Rochester Telephone Company, where he worked for 43 years before retiring. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling and was in leagues at Livingston Lanes and Brighton Bowl, he was an avid Syracuse Orange Basketball fan, loved the Buffalo Bills, and enjoyed his home and taking care of his lawn.
A private graveside service for both Irene and Don will be held at the convenience of the family at Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
DonnaI know your heart is breaking. Hang on to the memories. I wish you had more time.
Here for you…
Love, Janine
My condolences to the family.
So many fun and pleasant memories of Don. He was Janyce and my chauffeur for a few years. We would drive him crazy singing opera to him. Up until recently every time I saw him I would ask him if he wanted me to sing. We certainly had lots of fun. Tom and Dona you have my deepest sympathy. Rest assured he’s happy and in a better place. God Bless, Mariellen or Presky as Don has always called me
So sad to hear this, Don and my Dad were best of friends and they enjoyed each others company…I’m sure they are enjoying each others company (and probably getting into some trouble) in heaven.
My condolences to his family. Donna, Terri and Clif I’m so sorry
Do sad to hear this. Many memories of him bowling in geneseo and coming into west’s to buy peppermint patties for Irene. Great guy! Condolences to family and friends of Don and Irene happy
Both Don and Irene will be sadly missing will never forget the laughs with them, they were great friends to my father. Dad and Don I’m sure are having a grand old time I heaven…
Many fond memories of our friends Don and Irene. Don such a fun loving great guy, Irene a sweetheart! My condolences to the families. So sorry for your loss Holding these memories close to my heart..? Deb Johnston.
A fine brother of our special friend Tom Riley. May you Rest In Peace Don.
My sympathy to Don and Irene’s family on the loss of two fine people.
Our sincere condolences to the Riley Family and God Bless You Don
So sorry to hear about Don’s passing. I’ll miss him coming into West’s to buy his weekly Lotto tickets. He was such a nice man, who was a pleasure to talk to. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
To all of Don’s family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Now he and Irene can be together again. I have many happy memories of growing up with Don and all the neighborhood families on the lake. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Judy Brennan