Bernard J. Riley, 75, of Norwood Park, beloved husband for 52 years to Frances T., nee Prasch; loving father of Mary Fran (Frank Maggio) Riley, Tim (Kathy) Riley, Pat (Denny) Berkery, Kathy (Pete) Krauskopf, Peggy (Peter) Walsh and Colleen (Joe DeCero) Riley; proud grandfather of Nell and Nick Maggio, Meghan Riley, Molly and Shannon Berkery, Nora Krauskopf, Maggie and Dan Walsh and Wil DeCero; dear brother of Kay (Bob) Smith, Jim (Barb) Riley and the late John Francis Riley; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of Bill W. Retired employee of the City of Chicago, retired Pipefitters Local 597. Visitation Monday from 3 until 9 p.m. at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. prayers at the funeral home to St. Thecla Church, Devon and Oak Park Avenues. Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Bernie appreciated to First Step House, 1546 Park Place, Des Plaines, IL 60016 or 12th Step House, 4454 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60625. Interment Queen of Heaven, Hillside, IL. For information 773-631-1240 , 847-823-6540 or www.legacy.com.
