It’s a week late, but the intent is genuine.
In Irish “Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit” (pronounced “Ah-vleen fwee vashah dit”) is Happy New Year
In French “Bonne Année!”
In Italian “Felice Anno Nuovo”
In Polish “Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku”
In Portuguêse “Feliz Ano Novo”
In Narraganset “Wunee Wuskee Kautamoo”
In Arabic “سنة جديدة سعيدة”
In Pawtucketese “Hey kid, get outta here. Don’t bother me”
Kyle Clearwater Brown, was born on December 29th in Westerly, Rhode Island. The youngest of Patricia Marguerite Riley Brown’s two sons, Kyle lives and works in the Pawtucket area.
And now some sad news:
Kyle and Brian’s father has passed away.
“Keith Romaine Brown, traditional Sub Chief of the Wiquapaug Eastern Pequot Indian Tribe Niantic- Narragansett, 70, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at South County Hospital. He was the loving companion of Shirley (Everett) Brown. Born in Westerly, on July 3, 1951, he was the son of the late Raymond O. and the late Myra D. (Brown) Brown.
Keith worked as a machinist at Monsanto for a number of years as well as Stop & Shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting local pow wows around New England. Keith was an avid genealogist and loved his culture and history. He passed many of these teachings onto his children, nieces and nephews. Keith was also a maternal nephew of the late 2-time Boston Marathon winner and 1936 U.S. Olympian Ellison ‘Tarzan’ Brown.”
The above is from Keith’s obituary published by Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, Westerly, RI.
It is Kevin Francis Xavier Mulligan’s birthday today. Son of the late Margaret Ernestine Riley (1910-1989) and the late Walter Francis Xavier Mulligan (1906-1957), he is the youngest of the four Mulligan siblings and the only male.
As always, if you are over a “certain” age, the number of the birthday is not published. What we can state is Kevin is very happy to be called “Gramps” by two little fellas.
John Kostycz, beloved husband of Paula Mulligan, passed away at home in Porta Gorda, Florida on July 27, 2021. Born in Chicago back in 1945 to John Stephen Kostycz, Sr.(1908-1976) and Florence Kazmlerski (1917-2001), John was a high school teacher in the Chicago Public School System. After his retirement, John and Paula headed for Florida settling in Fort Myers. Frequent travelers, they really covered the world in their adventures. One of their best trips was a 40 plus day cruise circumventing Australia.
John’s funeral service is scheduled for September 11, 2021 at the former St. Joseph’s Church, now called Holy Family Parish, 195 Walcott Street in Pawtucket – the church where they were married 51 years ago. I will post further information as soon as I receive it.
May John Rest In Peace.
Timothy Patrick Fleury, son of Barbara Riley Fleury (1927-2015) and Richard B. Fleury, Sr. (1928-1992), retired from his work career on Monday, January 4, 2021. Tim’s lovely wife Karen now must cope with this new situation. We wish her well.
Tim, an engineer, with a couple of college degrees, worked long, hard and smart in something called “heat transfer engineering.” I don’t know either, you’ll just have to ask him.
And more time devoted to his five month old grandson Oliver and his special Harley.
Happy retirement, Tim, you earned it, now enjoy it!
Erin (Fleury) Garceau and Michael Garceau proudly announce the arrival of their son Oliver Michael Garceau on Saturday, August 8th. Oliver weighed in at 7 lbs. and 9 oz. and is 21″ long. Mom is doing well.
Karen (Matteson) Fleury and Timothy Fleury are the proud maternal grandparents. The late great grandparents, Barbara (Riley) Fleury (1927-2015) and Richard “Dick” Fleury (1928-1992) would have been overjoyed.
Oliver is now the 7th member of the 6th generation, who can trace his connection to a distant Riley somewhere/sometime in County Cavan, Ireland.
Nancy Fleury Orlando, daughter of Barbara Riley Fleury (1927-2015) and Richard B. Fleury, Sr.(1928-1992), drove away from Raytheon today after a long and successful career.
We won’t say how many working years Nancy gave to Raytheon. Let’s just say that, in this day and age, her longevity and commitment is a rarity. Job well-done, Nance, and happy retirement! We are all safer and more secure because of your dedication.
So here’s to you, Ms. Orlando. Choose your own commute, your own agenda, and maybe sleep a littler bit later.
Bill Riley, son of William L. Riley (1912-1985) and Helen Manning Riley (1921-1994) handed in his papers today and retired after a long career in the grocery industry.
Thanks Bill for being one of the area’s essential workers. We appreciate your work and dedication.
Here’s to you Bill. Happy Retirement from all of us at the 19pondstreet corporate office and all our readers.
Several weeks ago, 19pondstreet completed a year of posting the birthdays of its past and present family members. Hopefully, you have enjoyed reading these vignettes. I think it’s nice to re-acquaint with relatives both near and far, especially when it can be done in true Riley fashion, by not having to engage with anyone face-to-face.
If you know of someone’s birthday that is missing, please, let me know. Then, that special day will be posted on his/her appropriate upcoming date.
When this site initially launched, there was some trepidation concerning posting references to family members under the age of 16. But given the prevalent use of social media, that anxiousness now seems a bit pointless, so it is time to make amends.
During the last 6 months, we have had two new additions to the 6th generation of the Riley family tree. As best as I can determine, we now have 6 members of the 6th generation. They should be acknowledged and celebrated! So let’s begin:
Born on this Date – June 7th
Theodore Francis Murzycki was born on this date in Worcester, Massachusetts way back in 2017 to Elizabeth (Mulligan) Murzycki and Nicholas Murzycki. Teddy, as he is best known, has Gail (Benoit) Mulligan and Kevin Francis Xavier Mulligan as grandparents. Besides being a big brother, a toy truck foreman and possessor of a great smile, Teddy shares his birthday with his aunt Susan and his great-great grandfather, Patrick Leo Riley (1875-1955).
Katherine (Kate) Agnes Riley has a Birthday today.*
Kate is celebrating her special day with her parents, Stephen F. Riley and Joan Burggraf Riley at their home in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
Look at that smile! Happy Birthday, Kate, from all of us.
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