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Timothy D. Riley

Timothy D. Riley

SHARON — Timothy D. Riley, 64, of Sharon passed away April 27, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 

Tim was born Dec. 14, 1956, in Sharon, the son of the late Laurence C. Riley Sr. and Helen Murphy. 

He worked as a commercial dispatcher for Amenia Sand and Gravel as well as Colchester Sand and Gravel.

Tim is survived by his children, Matt Riley and Lauren Riley, both of North Carolina; his former companion of 24 years, Lisa Bertisch of North Carolina; his brothers, Laurence C. Riley Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Falls Village, and Kevin Riley and his wife, Lisa, of Lakeville; two nephews, Patrick and Kyle; and two nieces, Alissa and Kara. 

He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Marie Anderson; and nephew, Todd Anderson.

He was an avid softball player and bowler, and he also enjoyed umpiring and refereeing softball and basketball games. Tim also loved his dogs and ANY dogs.

Family viewing was held May 1 at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton, followed by a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery in Sharon.

To send a condolence, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.

Lakeville Journal

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