Obituary of Margaret M. Riley

Margaret M Riley of Greenville, NY and Iselin, NJ passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, NY. Born January 4, 1933 in Elizabeth, NJ, Marge was the only daughter of four children born to Delia and William Callahan. After graduating from St Mary's High School in 1950, Marge held various positions at Esso, Alexander's Dept Store, as a Teachers' Aide in St Cecelia's School, Iselin, NJ and later as a Health Aide. But, her greatest devotion was as loving mother and wife. She is survived by 5 loving children…Frank Jr, Randolph, NJ; Marie, Chestnut Hill, Pa, Joan, Charleston, SC; Carolyn, Summerville, SC and Tom, Sweetwater, TX. She also leaves 8 grandchildren; her newest source of pride; Eric, Alison, Connor, Dana, Paris, Christopher, Olivia and Brianna. She is further survived by Bill & Pat Callahan, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Sr for 56 years in October, 2010, as well as brothers John and Jim Callahan. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Tues. March 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Shrine, 2052 SR 145, East Durham. Arrangements by A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and sent to Hospice Care of Columbia Memorial Hospital, 71 Prospect Ave., Hudson, NY 12534.