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James Riley Obituary

James P. Riley, 61, passed away on March 7, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born May 14, 1945 to Philip A. and Virginia L. (Fitzgerald) Riley, Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. James was a self-employed real-estate broker, US Army Veteran, former member of the Pueblo Country Club and an avid golfer and traveler. He was the beloved father and best friend of Kristin Rae Tucker (Noel); beloved brother of Barbara Riley; uncle to Jacqueline Davis (Larry), Michael Fallert (Leslie), Ron, Curtis, Ian, Erin and Meggan Riley; great uncle and good friend to many. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Skybox Lounge, 2102 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Odyssey Hospice, 4465 Northpark Dr # 400, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 22, 2007.

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Tina Hays

March 28, 2007

Dear James,

My heart is broken, I cannot imagine that you are suddenly gone from this life. I read the newspaper on March 9, 2007 and I saw your name, my heart immediately sunk, I said, "no". As I went on to read the birthdate, I knew it was you, a wonderful soul, gone.

If only I had known, a special hug, a kiss, words of comfort and goodbye. I am so sorry I could not be with you during your time of need.

Please know I shall forever cherish our time together, the books and special gifts you gave to me. We were so much in love. Precious the memories as they remain FOREVER!

God bless you as you are now healthy, pain free, with friends and family. I so look forward to embracing you on the other side.

Much Love and sorrow,
Tina and girls

Doug Dollar

March 26, 2007

Jim was a great person who lived his life to the fullest. To those who had the good fortune of knowing Jim, they can take comfort in the fact that they got to share time with a great person. Jim will be missed.

Steve Lee

March 23, 2007

I always thought of Jim as a second father to me. I will always remember our time spent together from Colorado Springs, Vegas and Mesquite. I would like to express my deepest condolences to Jim's family.

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