Joseph A. Riley

CHICOPEE-Joseph A. Riley, 79, died December 14 at Wing Memorial Hospital. Born in Bellows Falls, VT to the late John and Catherine (Barry) Riley, he had lived in Chicopee for 20 years, and previously Springfield. He had retired from the Diamond Match Company. Many people remember Mr. Riley from his long-held position as the assistant manager of the Paramount Theater in Springfield. He leaves his wife, Dorothy (Franklin) Riley, of Chicopee; sons: William Riley and his wife, Catherine, of West Springfield, Michael Riley and his wife, Yvonne, of Hopkinton and John Riley, of Watertown; daughter, JoAnn Riley, of West Springfield and grandchildren: Megan and Kevin Harrington and Rachel, Sean, Samantha and Jack Riley. All services are private. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield is assisting the family. For expressions of sympathy please visit www.nefcc.net