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Marilyn J. Riley

By T.J. Woodward

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  Marilyn J. Riley, age 79 of Rochester, NY formerly of Perry passed away on Sunday September 25, 2022 at Rochester General Hospital. She was born on September 26, 1942 in Warsaw, NY a daughter to the late Roy and Merle (Rutherford) Handy. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Raymond E. Riley who passed away in 2013 and a brother: Donald Handy.

Marilyn was a 1960 graduate of Perry Central High School. She was a cashier for the former Star Market in Perry. Marilyn loved to do crafts and work on her gardens.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Tammy (Rob) Shaw of Webster, Shelley (Dan) Elzer of Longwood, Fl., 1 son: Jeffrey (Cheryl) Riley of Orlando, Fl., 4 sisters: Reba (Rich) Baker of Bradenton, Fl., Millie (Bob) Gaylord of Stafford, Mary Babcock of Pavilion, Donna (Rick) Rekkerth of Scottsville, 2 brothers: Ronald (Sue) Handy of Apopka, Fl., William Handy of Costa Rica, 5 grandchildren: Joshua (Heather) Leader, Nathan (Kristen) Leader, Megan (Matthew) Bishop, Kristen (Adrian Pardo) Shaw, and Adam (Nicole) Riley, 10 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends may call from 12-1pm on Saturday October 8th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry, where Funeral Services will take place at 1:00pm. Marilyn will be laid to rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center.

(In lieu of flowers) Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherd Home 1959 Five Mile Line Road Penfield, NY 14526. To leave an online condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC, 98 North Main Street Perry, NY 14530.

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