Dorothy Riley, 82 of Medford, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, June 7, she was the beloved wife of the late William F. Riley.
A lifelong Medford resident, she was the daughter of the late Carmela (DiGiovanni) and John Falcione. Dorothy retired in 1965 from the Medford Public School System. She took great joy in her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren,and enjoyed playing bingo.
Surviving is her daughter Denise Bates and her husband Daniel, three sons William Riley and his wife Roselle, Stephen and his wife Barbara all of Medford. and Richard and his wife Rhoda of Florida. She also leaves nine loving grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. One brother John Falcione of Medford, and a sister Anna Griffin of Medford.
She was predeceased by a brother Nick Falcione.
Her funeral procession will gather at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford on Thursday, June 11, at 9 AM. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St. Medford at 10. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours 4 thru 8. Interment private.
As a expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent in Dorothy's memory to the Shawn Bates Foundation, 75 Park St. #12 Medford, MA 02155