Richard “Rick” Allen Riley ….

Richard “Rick” Allen Riley 1936-2022 Richard “Rick” Allen Riley was born on Feb. 10, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri to Michael and Rose Riley. He rose up to meet his Maker on Aug. 15. He leaves behind three children and several grandchildren. He worked as a handyman for many years in Leisure World.

On Dec. 7, 1941, young Rick and his mom were forced to leave their home in Honolulu as it was being bombed by the Japanese at the beginning of World War II. His father was the chief engineer at Hickman Field, Hawaii.

Rick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954. After boot camp, he was sent to Camp Pendleton and told stories about his buddies in Oceanside. From there, he was sent into active duty in Korea during the freezing weather. He fired a 155-millimeter cannon thousands of times, receiving concussions and shattered eardrums from the noise. He was honorably discharged in 1957.

Rick enjoyed many activities in Leisure World like poker, pool and country western dancing. He also enjoyed participating in the karaoke club, helping the LW Filippino club with its bingo events, and volunteering at the Save Our Beach clean up events.

Rick had recently become a Catholic.

A memorial Mass will beld on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church in Leisure World.

For more information, call Ms. E at (310) 890-2368.

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