It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Riley (Amsterdam, New York), who passed away on March 21, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his father Joseph M. Riley Jr.; his wife Karen Riley (Murphy); his children, Kathleen, Patrick, Dennis and Anne; his mother Mary Ann Riley; his siblings, Frank, Patrick (Dawn), Timothy (Lisa) and MaryBeth Musco (Riley); his siblings-in-law, Packy (Melanie), Pudge Murphy (Rachel), Colleen Guarino (Rob), Kelly Joyce (Sean), Connie Geraghty (Tom), Casey Murphy (Owen), Bridget Maroquin (Carlos) and Megan Drapa (Joe); and his friend Christopher "Rufus" Leonetti. He was also cherished by 35 nieces and nephews, cousins and many life-long friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Mary's Institute, 10 Kopernik Blvd. Amsterdam, NY 12010 or St. Mary's Church, 156 East Main St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riley Mortuary Inc.