James Riley IV Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 10, 2025, at the age of 88, James Riley IV (Wilmington, Delaware) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Joseph Riley III and Kathryn Riley (Reed); his wife Joan Marilyn Stewart Riley; and his son Erik Brian Riley. He is survived by: his children, James Joseph Riley V (Barbara), Janice Riley Baker (Edward) and Sean Robert Riley; his grandchildren, Shannon Riley Velez (Harry) and Dillon Riley; his great grandchildren, Valen Velez and Rowan Velez; and his friend Darlene Slaughter.
