Marguerite M. Riley

August 5, 1931 - June 17, 2016

Marguerite Mary Connelly Riley passed away on June 17, 2016 at the age of 84. She was the devoted wife of John F. Riley for 61 years. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Mary Beth Riley Romanoff Reynolds (Kenney) of North Carolina, John F. Riley Jr. (Pam) of Hamden and Eileen Simon (Steve) of North Carolina, her brother Robert Connelly (LaVerle) and sister- in - law Sophie Connelly. She is also survived by her 8 beloved grandchildren: Lauren and Daniel Romanoff; Tess, Olivia and Hope Riley; and Michael, Jack and Patrick Simon as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Michael J. Riley and a brother, James Connelly. Marguerite was born Aug. 5,1931 in New Haven, a daughter of the late James and Mary Gill Connelly, was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and Hillhouse High School, both in New Haven. She was retired from the New Haven Savings Bank where her many customers considered her a cherished friend. Her family would like to thank her hospice nurse, Marnee Fritz, for the love and comfort provided during her final months. Marguerite's warm smile and crystal blue eyes will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden Tuesday morning at 10:30. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 11:00. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the mass on Tuesday morning from 9:00 - 10:30. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. www.siskbrothers.com