Genevieve Riley

Genevieve Riley, daughter of the late Clara Mann, and beloved wife of the late John J. Riley, to whom she was married for 71 years, passed away on Monday October 14, 2024.

She is survived by her two sons John Jesse Riley and wife Susan of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Joseph Dennison Riley and wife Corinne of Bridgeville, Delaware. 

In addition, Genevieve is survived by four grandchildren, Shauna Moulton (Matt), Jackelyn Perkins (Austin), Jeremy Riley (Tessa), and Jenna Marrone (Nick); seven great-grandchildren: Cash and Cali Perkins, Ayden, Gavin, Madison and Quinn Riley, and Riley Marrone. 

Genevieve (Aunt Gen) also leaves behind her cherished sister Linda Ingraham (David) and nieces: Laurel Skultety (Steve), Shalyn Docous (Greg), Audra Smith (Bob) and nephew David Ingraham (Denise) and their children and grandchildren.

Genevieve grew-up in Berne, NY where she lived with her Aunt Lena and Uncle Jesse Sholtes. She graduated from Berne-Knox Central High School in 1946. After marrying John she resided with her family in Clarksville, NY for several years where she operated a beauty shop. They later moved to Westmere, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, and Colonie, NY. After John’s passing, Genevieve resided at Loudonville Assisted Living Residence.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 2150 Central Ave. Schenectady, NY 12304.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Community Reformed Church, 1997 Delaware Tpke., Clarksville, NY 12041.