We are sad to announce that on April 13, 2024, at the age of 80, Michael J. Riley of Watertown, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his siblings, Marcia Lineback, Sally Patterson, Kathy Boak, Dorothy Ferguson, Tom Riley, John Riley and Patrick Riley; and his son-in-law Richard J. Pond.

He is survived by : his family, Cindy West, Michael Riley Jr., Katie Greene (Logan), Danielle Greene and Natasha Delaney (Bryan); his caregiver Anne Delaney; his great grandchild Shawna; his children, Sydnee Leslie, Michael J. Riley Jr. of Watertown, NY, Lorrie A. Pond (Rusty Simpson) of LaFargeville, NY, Patricia Wolfe of Adams Center, NY and Cindy A. West (Shawn); his grandchildren, Katie Greene (Logan Smith), Danielle Greene (Bill Leslie), Patrick Estepp (Megan), Natasha Delaney (Bryan), Matthew, Eric, Amanda, Loren, Louis, JayLeigh, Joey, Frannie and Cheryl; and his siblings, Woodrow Riley (Barabara) of Rougemont, NC, Margaret Storey (Darryl) of Watertown, NY and Tina Morrison (Phil) of Watertown, NY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The military honors was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Johnson Funeral Home (237 William St, Dexter, NY 13634). Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Donations may be made to the Childrens Miracle Network, 830 Washington St. Watertown, NY 13601 or to Lyme Community Foundation 12030 NY 12 E Chaumont, NY 13622.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home