Obituary of Thomas Riley

Thomas Riley (Tommy), of Olney Maryland, passed away in Casey House on February 18, 2010; loving husband of Judith (Judy), loving father of Celeste (Miguel) Esteves and grandfather of Jocelin, Alyssa and Julie. Preceded in death by loving parents James and Audrey Riley and by brothers Patrick and Kenneth (Kenny). Brother of Linda (Joe) Pacelli, Karen Riley (Beckster), Donna Riley, James Riley (Judy), Michael Riley (Karen). Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him. A private memorial service is planned and a family committal service will be held later. Thank you for all of the beautiful food and flowers received. If you would like to do so, donations may be made in Tommy's name to the following: Casey House 6001 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville MD 20855 240-631-6800 http://www.montgomeryhospice.org/patients/caseyhouse.php (Or, if preferred, please support to your favorite charity.) A large portion of T's remains are planned to be returned to the environment in the form of a reef-ball (large halves of hollow spheres, crafted from concrete and micro fibers that help organisms attach to the surface) that will aide the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland and become a fish habitat. This is Tommy's way of giving back to our precious planet. To learn more about reef ball projects, please visit the following web link: http://www.reefball.org/ or http://www.eternalreefs.com/reefs/placements.html OLD INDIAN PRAYER "Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there; I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die." -Author unknown