Frank W. Riley, of Mahopac, New York, passed away peacefully, with family near, on Saturday October 18, 2025, at the age of 92, at Maplewood At Danbury, Senior Living, where he’d lived since December of 2024.
Born on April 23, 1933 to parents Frank S. and Mary (Ellick) Riley, he grew up in Valhalla, NY, the oldest of four sisters “Ginger” {Muriel} (Kennedy), Mary Lou (Lumalcuri), Joyce (Gentile) and Susan (Dean).
Frank attended William and Mary College in Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree, and received his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Connecticut. He taught, and served on the Board of Education in the Mahopac Central School District until retirement.
It was while teaching that he met Evelyn W. Wahl of Queens, NY. They were married in White Plains, NY the 24th of June, 1962.
After graduating from William and Mary, Frank enlisted in the Army of the United States, earning a title of Specialist 3rd Class. He served from September 1955 until August 1957, and was stationed in Europe, primarily in Germany. Having a great interest in history, his experiences ignited a desire to travel, which he and Evelyn pursued for several years after retirement, traveling to many US destinations, as well as the Suez Canal.
Frank is pre-deceased by his wife Evelyn, grandson Tyler James Williams, and sister Joyce. He is survived by his two daughters, Julie Newton (and Dean) of Wakefield, Rhode Island and Victoria Riley Poellot (and Dave) of Mahopac, NY, great grandson Jaxson James Williams, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and three sisters.
His good humor and sharp wit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
