William Leo Riley, Jr., born to the late Helen Francis Manning (1921-1984) and the late William Leo Riley (1912-1994). Born in Providence, Bill has lived in and around Pawtucket all his life and was the second of the three Arch Street Riley children.

It is interesting to note, that Bill’s middle name, Leo is shared not with just his father, but also with his grandfather, Patrick Leo Riley (1875-1955). It seems they are the only family members to have that name.

Bill lost his wife, Janet Barbara Schmitz Riley on January 12, 2015. May Janet, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace.