Paul C. Riley was born on this date to the late Helen Frances Manning (1921-1994) and the late William Leo Riley (1912-1985). His paternal grandparents were the late Patrick Leo Riley (1875-1955) and Marguetta E. Greenhalgh (1876-1962).

Paul grew up in Pawtucket, where the family home was located. A graduate of St. Raphael’s and Providence College, Paul has always forged his own path in life. A hard and dedicated worker, he has spent the last 30 years or more in, or should I say, “on” the roofing industry.

So, in honor of Paul’s birthday, we send out to him some of the lyrics that Carol King wrote and the Drifters made famous:

Up on the Roof

“On the roof’s the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Let’s go up on the roof (Up on the roof)

At night, the stars put on a show for free
And, darling, you can share it all with me
I keep-a tellin’ you

Right smack dab in the middle of town
I found a paradise that’s trouble-proof (Up on the roof)
And if this world starts getting you down
There’s room enough for two up on the roof (Up on the roof)”

Keep enjoying the view Paul.

• * see post July 8, 2020
• **see post July 8, 2019