James J. Riley
"Selbyville - James J. Riley, age 86, of Selbyville died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. James was born in the naval hospital in San Diego, CA. and was the son of the late James H. and Lydia B. (Filbey) Riley. His father was career Navy so as a child he moved from one naval installation to another finally settling in Baltimore when his dad retired.
James graduated from Towson State Teachers College and received a master's degree from University of Maryland in 1964. He taught history in the Baltimore City School system for 30 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of Moose Lodge in Roxana and world gym.
He is survived by one daughter, Debra C. Flynn (Tom) of Capon Bridge, WV; three sons, Patrick R. Riley (Theresa) of Selbyville, DE, Michael B. Smith (Donna) of Millville, DE and Steven Lanasa of Millersville, MD; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two beautiful wives both internally and externally, Irene E. Riley in 2010 and Toby M. Riley 2012 and a brother, Gerald L. Riley.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St., Selbyville, DE with a viewing from 3:00 to 5:00PM
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123."
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Posted online on May 03, 2022
Published in The News Journal
"Selbyville - James J. Riley, age 86, of Selbyville died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. James was born in the naval hospital in San Diego, CA. and was the son of the late James H. and Lydia B. (Filbey) Riley. His father was career Navy so as a child he moved from one naval installation to another finally settling in Baltimore when his dad retired.
James graduated from Towson State Teachers College and received a master's degree from University of Maryland in 1964. He taught history in the Baltimore City School system for 30 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of Moose Lodge in Roxana and world gym.
He is survived by one daughter, Debra C. Flynn (Tom) of Capon Bridge, WV; three sons, Patrick R. Riley (Theresa) of Selbyville, DE, Michael B. Smith (Donna) of Millville, DE and Steven Lanasa of Millersville, MD; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two beautiful wives both internally and externally, Irene E. Riley in 2010 and Toby M. Riley 2012 and a brother, Gerald L. Riley.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St., Selbyville, DE with a viewing from 3:00 to 5:00PM
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123."
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Posted online on May 03, 2022
Published in The News Journal
James J. Riley
"Selbyville - James J. Riley, age 86, of Selbyville died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. James was born in the naval hospital in San Diego, CA. and was the son of the late James H. and Lydia B. (Filbey) Riley. His father was career Navy so as a child he moved from one naval installation to another finally settling in Baltimore when his dad retired.
James graduated from Towson State Teachers College and received a master's degree from University of Maryland in 1964. He taught history in the Baltimore City School system for 30 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of Moose Lodge in Roxana and world gym.
He is survived by one daughter, Debra C. Flynn (Tom) of Capon Bridge, WV; three sons, Patrick R. Riley (Theresa) of Selbyville, DE, Michael B. Smith (Donna) of Millville, DE and Steven Lanasa of Millersville, MD; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two beautiful wives both internally and externally, Irene E. Riley in 2010 and Toby M. Riley 2012 and a brother, Gerald L. Riley.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St., Selbyville, DE with a viewing from 3:00 to 5:00PM
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123."
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Posted online on May 03, 2022
Published in The News Journal
"Selbyville - James J. Riley, age 86, of Selbyville died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. James was born in the naval hospital in San Diego, CA. and was the son of the late James H. and Lydia B. (Filbey) Riley. His father was career Navy so as a child he moved from one naval installation to another finally settling in Baltimore when his dad retired.
James graduated from Towson State Teachers College and received a master's degree from University of Maryland in 1964. He taught history in the Baltimore City School system for 30 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of Moose Lodge in Roxana and world gym.
He is survived by one daughter, Debra C. Flynn (Tom) of Capon Bridge, WV; three sons, Patrick R. Riley (Theresa) of Selbyville, DE, Michael B. Smith (Donna) of Millville, DE and Steven Lanasa of Millersville, MD; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two beautiful wives both internally and externally, Irene E. Riley in 2010 and Toby M. Riley 2012 and a brother, Gerald L. Riley.
A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 6 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St., Selbyville, DE with a viewing from 3:00 to 5:00PM
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 42040 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123."
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Posted online on May 03, 2022
Published in The News Journal
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