March 19, 1952 – July 22, 2014
Michael W. Riley 62, formerly of East Peoria, IL died unexpectedly on July 22, 2014.
Survivors include wife, Christine; children Jill and Mitchell Riley and daughter by marriage Michelle; mother, Shirley, sister Kathy Lanning and brother in law Christian Schaffer, grandsons, Andrew and Nicholas.
Michael spent his career in athletics holding a variety of jobs titles including Athletic Director, Golf and Basketball Coach and Admissions Director at the following community colleges: Illinois Central College, Spoon River College, Lincoln College, Illinois Valley Community College and Manatee Community College in Bradenton Florida. He touched the lives of many of the students he taught and coached.
Michael’s final position was with IMG Academies where he worked in the golf program assisting coaches and students. He loved being around sports and athletes at a place in which it was the top priority.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Tues, July 29th from 3-7pm at Palms- Robarts Funeral Home, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232
Charitable donations can be made in Michaels honor to First Tee of Sarasota Manatee, 8586 Potter Park Drive, #115, Sarasota, FL 34238
www,thefirstteesarasotamanatee.org
Guestbook: www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com
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