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George Riley

1944 - 2017

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory - Bartlett

950 South Bartlett Rd

Bartlett, Illinois

George Riley Obituary

Riley, George R. "Buck" 73, of Streamwood for 39 years. Beloved husband of 53 years to Joan (nee Woodward); loving father of Daniel and Renee (Scott) Webb; treasured grandfather of Natalie; cherished son of the late George Sr and Sarah (nee Guccione) and fond brother of Mick (Sue); caring brother-in-law of Nancy (Vincent Najdowski) Woodward and Michael Woodward; kind uncle of Michelle (Tom) Pierce, Jaime (Dave Henneman) and Joe Woodward; loving "UB" of Taylor, Sam and Nick; dear nephew-in-law of Therese Woodward. George was the proud owner of Buck's Pizzeria in Forest Park and a retiree of the Illinois Tollway Authority. Visitation 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett. Following service cremation private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org, would be appreciated. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2017.

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Anonymous

August 19, 2017

Sorry to learn about his passing. I remember Bucky and his brother Mick and his parents from Kamerling Avenue in Chicago. Prayers to his family and may he R.I.P.

Gerry Marzillo

May 19, 2017

To my friend Buck, you were a treasured friend. Ill never forget your generosity and kindness. Thank you so much for all you did for me and my family. God bless you and rest in peace, youre with your Mom and Dad now. Much love to Joannie, Renee, and Danny.
Love,
Gerry

John Munday

May 18, 2017

I am so sad to hear about Buck I worked with Buck at the Tollway for 13 years he was a great friend that I will charis for years to come I always enjoyed going out to breakfast with Buck we always had lots to talk about Buck was truly a great man that will be forever missed by so many I am so sorry I am unable to make it to his wake I am out of town but Buck and his family will always be in my prayers and thoughts God speed Buck I will miss you. Your friend John!

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950 South Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103

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