In loving memory of

John E. Riley
September 24, 1967 - October 31, 2009

Portsmouth, RI - John Edward Riley, 42, of 123 Highland Road, Portsmouth, RI, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Rhonda Silvestro Riley. Born in Newport, RI on September 24, 1967, he was the son of John J. Riley Jr. of Warwick, RI and Patricia A. McCarthy-Hareld of Seekonk, MA.John worked for the Stop Shop Company for 25 years, working in several different stores, and most recently as Grocery Manager. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister Michele LeFort and her husband James of Portsmouth, a sister Colleen Ferland and her husband John of Pawtucket, and a brother Jamie Riley and his wife Jessica of Fall River, MA, and a sister Shannon Hareld of East Providence, an uncle Jimmy Riley of Falls Church VA, and aunt Janet Boyd and her husband Dennis of Berwick, ME. He was the uncle and godfather to Ashley and Kaileigh LeFort, and uncle to Madison and Dylan Riley, Brianna Vierra, Alyssa and Tory McCaughey, Miranda, Nicholas, and Madison Silvestro. He is also survived by his best friend Derek Correia, his step parents Donna Riley and Charles Hareld, brother in law Ronald C. Silvestro Jr and his wife Gina, and sister in law Robin Kelley and her husband Kevin. He was the beloved son in law to Ronald and Frances Tiny Silvestro formerly of Johnston, RI. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Pauline McCarthy, and John and Florence Riley. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 4, at 9:00am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth.Burial will be in Pocassett Hill Cemetery in Tiverton.Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 3 from 4:00-8:00pm in the Connors Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hasbro Childrens Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital Foundation, Development Office, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02903 or Hospice at VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

colleen - April 12, 2011 at 12.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"missing you"

Scott Felix - March 07, 2010 a.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"John and I were good friends from the time I moved to Seekonk from Rehoboth in the 6th grade up until the time in 11th grade he moved to Portsmouth to live with his dad.I will remember all the good times we shared.He was a very good frien as well as true indeed.I new him in Stop and Shop,he got me a job there.I will always remember him and the good heart he had.My condolences to the rest of his family.I new Michelle and colleen,Charlie and mom Mrs. Riley. always a friend ,Scott Felix"

Scott Gaucher - March 05, 2010.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Sorry about your loss.He was a nice person."

Scott Gaucher - March 04, 2010.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"My condolonces to the family."

michele - December 02, 2009 at.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"John, miss you with all my heart. And thankful your at peace. Blood is thicker than water like you always said and nobody can take that away. You are forever a shooting star, and finally free. :"

rhonda riley - November 14, 20.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"bubba i miss so much.. i wish u were here w me..but i know your resting now & not suffering.you are my angel that i cant stoping thinking about..until we meet again i will never be the same. i love you, your wife 4 life rhonda xoxo"

Rachel Cabral - November 08, 2.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"John, you will be forever missed! My prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time"

Shannon Hareld - November 07, .. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"John, You are truly missed, In my heart I know that you will keep and eye on mom and take care of what goes on... I love you with all of my heart and you knew i did from all the big hugs i gave you at the holidays and when ever i seen you. I prayed last night to god that he would take good care of you and watch over you. I wish that your illness did not take you away from us, but god knew who he wants with him and knows who had the kind heart.. Until we meet again, save a spot for me... I love you and will never forget you.. Your Baby Sister - Shan <3"

Cindy & Jay Vierra - November .. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Our deepest sympathies to John's mother, Patricia Hareld in the loss of your son, to John's sister Shannon Hareld in the loss of your brother and also to the rest of John's family. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time."

Scott Arruda - November 04, 20.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Dear Rhonda, Our prayers have been going up for John and the family since we found out about his illness a while back. Continued prayers for you all. From your fellow UFCW brothers at Stop & Shop"

Lisa Whittier - November 04, 2.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Dear Rhonda, Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you. Love, Brian, Lisa and Kayla"

Doc & Paula Silva - November 0.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Dear Rhonda, Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. We know this is a difficult time for you and your family. I regret that due to some personal medical problems I can't attend the wake or funeral, but my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, The Silva's"

Deborah Ward - November 03, 20.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"My deepest sympathies to my good friend Rhonda. I know John was the light of your life. He was a good man! My thoughts and prayer are with you, your family and John's family ! Love ya!"

Kim Halliwell - November 02, 2.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss and for the pain that your are going thru at this very difficult time.May all the great memories of you and Bubba give you the strength to guide your thru this very sad time."

Mr& Mrs Joseph Falco - Novembe.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Rhonda, Whoever knew John would be inspired in how hard he fought for himself and for you, you must find solice and know that he is now in a better place. Where there is no more suffering.... Only love in which he deserves. Love Laurie & Joe"

Christopher Leblanc - November.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"My condolences to the family. John is a great guy and I enjoyed the time I worked with him. He will be sadly missed."

Kimbery Benoit - November 02, .. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"So sorry for the great loss you are enduring, John was loved by many and will remain in our hearts forever."

RHONDA RILEY - November 02, 20.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"MY BUBBA, HOW CAN I PUT INTO A FEW SENTENCES WHAT YOU HAVE MEANT TO ME. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW BROKEN HEARTED I AM. EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE IT WILL ALWAYS BE RHONDA & JOHN. NO ONE CAN EVER WALK IN YOUR SHOES. I LOVE YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. YOU ARE MY ANGEL & HERO. THE LAST 7 YEARS HAVE BEEN THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE. I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THOSE AMAZING MEMORIES THAT WE HAVE SHARED. I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY, I KNOW YOU WILL BE LOOKING DOWN AT ME WATCHING OVER ME LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE. THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR US, YOU NEVER GAVE UP. IT WAS HEART WRENCHING TO WATCH YOU SUFFER SO MUCH,I KNOW IN MY HEART YOU WERE IN PAIN.I KNOW YOU DID IT FOR US AND NEVER COMPLAINED BUT THERE&rsquo;S NOT A MINUTE I WON&rsquo;T THINK ABOUT YOU AND HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. YOU ARE THE GREATEST HUSBAND ANYONE COULD HAVE WISHED FOR AND IT WAS AN HONOR BEING YOUR WIFE AND SOULMATE. TILL WE MEET AGAIN, MY LOVE, YOUR PRINCESS"

Michelle Thompson - November 0.. wrote on Oct 31, 2009:

"Shannon, my deepest sympathies to you and your family."