4/17/1925 - 10/18/2019 OBITUARY Margaret G.E. “Esme” Riley, nee Jenkins, passed away on October 18, 2019 at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Irving B. Riley. Esme was born in Llandovery, Wales. She was married to her “Handsome Yank” in Swindon, England. She emigrated to the U.S on a war bride ship in 1946. She proudly became a U.S citizen in 1959. She loved to throw parties, she was a great cook, and her piano playing brought pleasure to not only herself but all her friends and family. In her later years, she thoroughly enjoyed going to the casinos with friends and family. The Loving Mother of Helen & Art Williams, Barbara & Gerry Newman, and Barney & Bea Riley. Beloved Grandmother of Janice & Gregg, Kerrie & Tim, Scott & Amy, Vicki & Charlie, Heather and Nick, and Samantha & Patrick. Beloved Great Grandmother of Meredith, Amanda, Riley, Rachel, Ethan, Daniel, Abby, Emma, Harrison, Dylan, Alex, Jameson, & Juliette. Beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews. VISITATION Sunday, October 20 2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM Monday, October 21 2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
Religious Service Monday 8:00 PM at the funeral home. FUNERAL SERVICE Tuesday, October 22 10:00 AM New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY INTERMENT Holy Rood Cemetery 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.