David J. Riley's Obituary
David J. Riley, 83, of Broadlands, VA, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Loudoun Hospital surrounded by his wife and children.
Born on December 9, 1931 in Clarence, New York he was the son of the late Charles Riley and the late Ida Sandholm Riley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Timmy, Tommy, Chuck and Romelle.
Dave served as Private First Class in the Army for two years and fought in the Korean War. He received his undergraduate degree in music at Youngstown University and earned his Masters of Music Education from Florida State University. He was a Professor of music at Ithaca College for twenty seven years. He was a highly regarded educator, vocal jazz specialist, guest conductor and freelance choral composer / arranger. His direction brought the Ithaca College Vocal Jazz ensemble international acclaim, and his teaching provided training for many jazz educators and performers including Emmy award winning artists, The New York Voices.
After retiring from Ithaca College, Dave rejoiced in playing the piano, singing, traveling with his wife, golfing as much as possible, spending time with his children and celebrating the joy of life with friends.
David Riley will be greatly missed by a host of friends and his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Nancy Tittelbaugh-Riley; children, Pamela Stone and her husband, the late Robert Stone or Dryden, NY, Camille Riley-Wigsten and her husband, Matthew of Spencer, NY, Colleen Barber and her husband, Rick of Grapevine, TX, David Riley Baker and his wife, Carey of Manlius, NY and Rita DeFilippos and her husband, Mike of Broadlands, VA; grandchildren, Heather, Jennifer, Kyle, Spenser, Colton, John, Shane, Owen, William, Finn, Chloe, Sophie; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Omar and Sophia.
A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Leesburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Wishmyer officiating. A “Love” reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington Street #200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
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