Robert F. “Bob” Riley, 81, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of
Palmyra, NJ, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 in his home. Born February 13, 1936, in Greenville, PA, he
was the son of Franklin and Gladys Hollingshead Riley. On October 3, 1992, in Palmyra, he married
the former Rita M. Sock, who survives. A
US Army Veteran, he served honorably from 1957 – 1959. He served as a police officer in Palmyra in
the 1970’s and was employed by NJ American Water Works for over 25 years,
retiring in 1998. Surviving besides his wife,
Rita, are: a son, R. Steven (Susan)
Riley of Harrison Valley; a
granddaughter, Meghan (Jimmy) Palmatier of Ulysses; eight great-grandchildren, Lyllian Palmatier,
Lennyx Palmatier, Morgan Palmatier, Malorie Palmatier, Marissa Palmatier, Logan
Spires, Addison Spires, and Reagan Riley;
nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his first wife, Diane Furman Riley; a grandson, Steven Thomas
Riley; and two brothers, Donald Riley and Merrill Riley. A Memorial Service celebrating Bob’s life
will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 in the Olney Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.
Memorials may be made to Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 247,
Ulysses, PA 16948. Online condolences
may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
