George A. Riley

Worcester – Dr. George A Riley, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3^rd 2019 in Worcester. He was born in New Bedford, MA in November 1936, the son of Charles L. Riley and Mary T. (Donaghy) Riley.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Pamela (McIntyre); children Andrew and Julie Riley of Northborough, MA; Thomas Riley and Deborah Stebenne of Seekonk, MA; Janet Riley and Rob Park of Waltham, MA; grandsons Alex and Eric Riley of Northborough, MA; sister Mary Teresa Gilman of Greenfield, MA; and brother David Riley of Grand Junction, CO. Mr. Riley was predeceased by his brothers Charles, Robert, Paul, John, and Leonard, and by sisters Dorothy Koczera, Eleanor, and Margaret Livingstone.

Mr. Riley was lifelong student, with degrees from Providence College, Cornell, Rutgers, and Clark University. He earned a Ph.D in economics in 2002 after several years of night and weekend study. He was well-read, with a deep interest in American history, Mark Twain, and Winston Churchill.

Mr. Riley was a researcher and executive in semiconductors for over twenty years. He shifted to consulting in microelectronics packaging, with a focus on technical writing and editing. After retiring from the high-tech industry, he taught as an adjunct professor at Worcester State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Nichols College.

A lover of the outdoors, Mr. Riley enjoyed sailing, kayaking, photography, and cycling, both as a participant and a leader at the club level, and as a member of the US Cycling Federation board of directors. He rode the 150 mile MS fundraiser with the Robert Riley Memorial Team annually until 2012.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.