Obituaries

Gary J. Riley, 52; Graduate of Wright Tech

Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, June 13.


Gary J. Riley, passed away with his family by his side at Yale New Haven Hospital, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was 52.

Gary was born in Stamford, on July 2, 1961.
Gary was a graduate of Wright Tech Class of 1979; he greatly enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and was also an avid Yankee fan. Above all he loved his daughter Nikki, his mother Kathleen and Brennan. 

Gary is survived by his loving mother Kathleen Riley, and his cherished daughter Nikki both of Stamford. A brother, Kevin Riley of Bethel, and several nieces survive him. 

He is predeceased by his father James Riley. 

Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, on Friday, June 13, from 5 to 7 P.M. Interment will be privately held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Gary's memory to the Stamford Animal Shelter, 201 Magee Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902.

For online condolences please visit www.cognetta.com 


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