Christopher W. Riley

Riley, Christopher W. “Chris” of Quincy, died unexpectedly December 12, 2017.

Beloved partner of 20 years to Hilliary S. Kramer of Quincy.  Devoted father of Christopher G. Riley of Quincy.  Loving brother of Kevin M. Riley and his wife Valerie of North Quincy, Marc J. Riley and his wife Susan of Duxbury, Colin D. Riley and his wife Marie of Weymouth, Jeanne M. Riley and her partner Michael Kwiecien of Scituate, Jonlyn F. Riley of Weymouth, Eric J. Riley of NH and the late Brendan W. Riley and Philip J. Riley. Dear stepson of Marcy Riley of Chelmsford.  Cherished uncle of 10 nieces and nephews and 1 great niece and 1 great nephew.  Caring son in law of Cynthia A. Kramer of Quincy.  Also survived by his loving dog, Twitch and many extended family and dear friends.

Chris grew up in North Quincy where he attended Quincy public schools, graduating from Quincy Vocational Technical School in 1977. Chris worked as an electrician and more recently was a dedicated member of the Stagehand Union, Local 11 where he worked for the past 10 years. He had a select collection of guitar picks from the shows he worked. He was proud of his Irish Heritage and his family roots. In his earlier years, Chris played for the Quincy Rugby Club with his brothers and friends, and enjoyed his time with them. Chris enjoyed traveling to Florida and Cape Cod with his family, time at Wollaston and Nantasket beaches, watching movies and simply spending time with those he loved, especially Hilliary, the love of his life. He was an amazing father and his son was the center of his world. Chris will be remembered for his funny sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chris may be made to Christopher G. Riley College Fund at Colonial Federal Savings Bank, 15 Beach Street, Quincy MA 02170.