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Andrea Riley Obituary
Riley, Andrea C. (nee LaPorte)
May 9, 1946 - December 11, 2023
Of Buffalo, NY as well as Delray Beach, Florida resident for the past 18 years during the winte months, entered into rest December 11, 2023. Beloved wife of 56 years to James E. Riley; loving mother of David (Dawn) and Kevin (Heather) Riley; devoted grandmother of Chace, Paiyton, Layne, Bryce, and Madeline Riley; loving daughter of the late Andrew and Sally LaPorte; dear sister of Carla (Karen Grant) and Michael (Cheryl) LaPorte; also survived by many LaPorte and Vizzi family members. Graduated from Bryant & Stratton College, 1966. Andrea was employed at AT&T Long Lines when she first met Jim. Twelve years after starting a family she began her favorite job at Casual Corner. She eventually retired as an administrative secretary from Cheektowaga Central High School. Andrea was active in the social and golf clubs at her Florida residence. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (December 29) from 3-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney RC Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park on Saturday morning at 10 am. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andrea's name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 24, 2023.
REST IN PEACE, ANDREA
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Nancy Bishop (Wittman)
Rest in peace dear friend ! We had so much fun in our high school years together, especially playing in gym !
school days at West were the best ! Will always remember the fun of those years and the fun we had !
we will one day agin have a special reunion in heaven again !
Joanne Dinino (Hudecki)
Andrea and her family lived next door to us on Westgate from the time we moved in when I went to Ken Middle
Andrea and I along with the Cardino twins and Jan Whitney walked to school together everyday then went to Watson's after school for french fries and gravy
The Dinino and Laporte family had many family gatherings until we all took our separate ways.
Rest in Peace Andrea
Judy Kelly (Dow)
Andrea and I re-connected at our 50th class reunion. After that, we stayed in touch. Even through her very difficult health challenges, she always remained positive, optimistic, never complaining about the lousy hand she had been dealt.
I have so many fun memories of times with Andrea. A group of us, including Diana Gorski, watched the 1st US performance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show at her house. Many a Saturday night, a group would drive to Grand Island with fake ID and try to get into some of the bars, often successfully.
I will miss our holiday and birthday phone calls. Andrea lived a happy and complete life with her loving husband and children. Rest in eternal peace, dear friend❣️
Cheryl Jahreis (Novotny)
I was very sad to hear of Andrea's passing. She was such a sweet and fun person with whom I shared many good times in high school. I am so glad we got to visit at the 50th reunion.