Cornelius "Neil" L. Riley, 84 of Wethersfield,  beloved husband of Josephine (Opanel) Riley passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hartford son of the late Edward and Eulalia (Doherty) Riley and had resided in Wethersfield for over 50 years. Neil retired after 36 years of service from the Department of Transportation as chief Financial Officer

Besides his wife he is survived by his 2 daughters; Kelli J. Lykins and her husband Steven of Fort Meyers, FL, and Kimberly A. Veneziano of Manchester. He also leaves his 6 grandchildren; Kaila, Austin, Kendra, Westin, Jaden, and Terry, his nieces Patti, Jeanne and Crythia, and nephew Josh. Neil was also predeceased by his brother Edward Riley, and his sister Virginia Cirigliano.

A funeral service will be held Friday, October 5, 2021, 2:00 PM at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. Visiting hours will precede the service Friday at the funeral home from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd, #4B, Southington, CT 06489. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com