Queensbury, NY - QUEENSBURY - Patrick James Riley, 95, of Queensbury, NY, died December 3, 2023 at The Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. Born May 11, 1928, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of William F. and Gertrude (Wyar) Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 44 years, Mary C. (Zema) Riley; brother Cletus, and his wife Ruth (Burkhardt) of Johnstown; and sisters, Florence and her husband Tom Williams; and Dorothy and her husband Kenneth Gillin, of Johnstown.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Riley, and his wife, Kathryn, of Queensbury, NY; daughters, Pamela Riley, of Cincinnati, OH; Colleen, and her husband Duane Lakner, of Sandusky, OH; and Tracey Riley, and her husband Robert DeBusk, of Schuylerville, NY. Also survived by grandchildren Aaron Riley of Glens Falls; Cody Lakner and his wife Kaitlin of Sandusky; Carter and Emma DeBusk of Schuylerville; and great-granddaughter Hailey Lakner of Sandusky; as well as many dear nieces and nephews and friends who were like family.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served as an infantry corporal and squad leader in the 88th Division, primarily in Italy. He received the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal, as well as the Marksman badge.

After leaving Johnstown in 1959, Pat and his family lived in Sandusky for many years, then moved to Queensbury in 1980. He worked in a variety of settings, including Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown, family-owned Steve's Tavern as well as Scott Paper in Sandusky, and retired in 1993 from Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward, NY, where he had been a shift supervisor and was honored as Employee of the Year in 1984.

He was a proud lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and was active in the Lake George Post 374, where he and his wife Mary had many treasured friends. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them.

Pat was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. To know him was to love him. He was a true Irishman who lived life to the fullest. Pat would want you to remember him with laughter and a cold pint of beer.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Queensbury. Friends and family may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday December 7th at Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road in Queensbury. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those wishing to make donations may direct them to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, recognizing the excellent care and compassion provided to Pat by the team at 5 Springs over the past few months.

For those who wish online condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com.