Joseph Riley Sr.

Albion: Joseph Riley Sr “Tootie Boot”. age 85, went to be with our Lord on January 29, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1939 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Jerry and Essie Riley.

Joseph was a bus driver for over 35 years at the Albion Central School District, driving bus “H”, which upon his retirement was also retired on his behalf. He also worked as a mechanic in the bus garage during his tenure. Joseph also served his community as an Auxiliary police for Orleans county with 43 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and time with his friends and beloved dog, Coco.

In addition to his parents Jerry Riley Sr & Essie, Joseph was predeceased by his brother, Jerry Riley Jr. and his sister, Dorithea Lee, Willie Marvin Lee.

Joseph is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Shirley; his children, Sharon (Anthony) Rumph, Angela Riley, Anitrice (Ocie) Bennett, and Joseph (Melissa) Riley Jr.; his grandchildren, Anthony, Ankeithian, Jasmyn (David), Kiara, Jordan, Malique, Joshua, and Isaiah; great granddaughter, Mya, siblings Robert Lee, Jackie Lee Greg Lee, Johnny Frank Lee. Donald Riley Linda Riley Lena Riley Minnie Coleman Rosa Riley Joeann Lindsay-Hightower. 

The family will invite friends to the Shiloh Judgement Free Church, 3286 Crandall Rd, Albion, NY 14411, on Saturday February 8, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 with his funeral service to follow at 11:00. Interment for Joseph will be at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Joseph’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 21 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411.

To share a special memory of Joseph, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.