Vincent E. Riley, 78, of Lafayette died Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. He was born March 25, 1937, in Lafayette to the late Paul and Mildred Beaver Riley. Vint graduated from Shadeland High School and served in the Army. On September 26, 1959 he married Carolyn Brettnacher in Lafayette and she survives. VintContinue Reading
Vincent E. Riley, 78, of Lafayette died Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. He was born March 25, 1937, in Lafayette to the late Paul and Mildred Beaver Riley. Vint graduated from Shadeland High School and served in the Army. On September 26, 1959 he married Carolyn Brettnacher in Lafayette and she survives. Vint worked at Reliable Exterminators for 38 years and then Eli Lilly for 20 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of St Lawrence Catholic Church and was an avid White Sox and Purdue fan. Vint enjoyed going to anything his grandchildren participated in. He liked traveling, camping, playing cards, horseshoes, spending time with his family and wintering in Bradenton, FL. Surviving along with his wife are his children Kathy L. Riley, Kevin E. Riley (Laurie), Steven S. Riley (Janella), Susan M. Riley (Prudencio), Chris P. Riley (Amy), Chuck V. Riley all of Lafayette, grandchildren Heath (Kathleen Branson), Andrew, Morgan, Luke, Nicholas, Anna, Sara, Tyler, Caroline, Emily, great grandchildren Emery, Hadleigh and Harper expected in July. Also survivng are his sisters Sue Wethington (Darrell), Fern McDowell, brother Tom Riley (Kay) all of Lafayette. Vint was preceded in death by a sister Bonnie Riley. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. The Rosary will be at 4:45 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Thursday at St Lawrence Catholic Church, Fr. Eric Underwood officiating. Interment will be at St. Boniface Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to the Alzheimer's Association Team Mally or St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Vint's memory.
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