Blanca Amelia Riley (September 21, 1951 - December 21, 2024)

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Blanca Amelia Riley
  • September 21, 1951
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  • December 21, 2024

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Blanca Amelia Riley, a beloved wife and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2024, at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Donald Riley and is remembered for her kind heart and infectious laughter and smile. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449. Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.


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  1. Claudia Hammett lit a candle:
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  3. Karen and Tom Teel posted an image:
    13 Jan 2025
    One of our favorite memories of Blanca was back in 2006 - - when we took a road trip with Blanca and Tom to watch FIU play the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After the football game, we drove onto Memphis to visit Graceland and tour the Elvis Museum.
    One of our favorite memories of Blanca was back in 2006 - - when we took a road trip with Blanca and Tom to watch FIU play the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After the football game, we drove onto Memphis to visit Graceland and tour the Elvis Museum.

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  7. Bob & Liz Adamcik says:
    03 Jan 2025
    May our Dear Friend and neighbor, Blanca, Rest in Peace !

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    03 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 3, 2025 at 1:35:17 PM

  9. Blanca always had a funny story to tell and could make you laugh. Always willing to share her talent to send out great flyers for neighborhood events. Always smiling… she will be missed. Tom you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sandi and Jerry lit a candle:
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  16. Maggie Martinez says:
    03 Jan 2025
    Funny story- we were going to do our Jacuzzi after the closing of our home in 2004- then we met Blanca and Tom- Jerry said oh no! they are from Miami- we were running away from Miami people and our neighbors we just met are from there! to avoid any trouble with another Cuban-girl-(LOL) we built our jacuzzi before closing!!!. Got to know her throughout the years- very classy, sweet caring lady- she will be missed! RIP our Dear Blanca. Tom thinking of you!!

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  18. Patrick Cornwall says:
    03 Jan 2025
    Just a couple of stories involving Blanca that I will remember.

    She definitely had a sense of humor. I was not there, but the village rumor mill had it that when Blanca was hospitalized one of our neighbors stopped in to inquire how she was doing. During their discussion he asked if she could compare the previous medical facility she was at and her current location. Not wanting to give a knee-jerk negative reaction Blanca thought about her response for a minute or so, and she finally responded with – Well, they both spell H-O-S-P-I-T-A-L the same way.

    When I was acting as the B@LM Secretary our President came up with an idea for the monthly social where he would write, direct and produce a musical production. Realizing I would need to produce a narrative about this event and knowing I did not have experience in cultural appreciation I asked Blanca if she would write a narrative reviewing the production. She agreed, using a nom de plume and her effort resulted in an unheard-of number of complimentary responses noting her intellect, and humor all while extolling our President’s creative prowess. Left to my own devices the resulting minutes would have at best been described as blah.

    Finally, I knew she would always protect my Duke. She was the individual responsible for Sue and I adopting a puppy we named Duke. Duke was the younger brother of Tom and Blanca’s Maggie. Same father and mother, but from a different litter. Blanca was not known for an “Early To Bed, Early To Rise,” lifestyle and one very early morning Blanca was out with Maggie and Duke completing their “before we go to bed” routine. An animal seemed to appear out of nowhere and Maggie moved behind Blanca while Duke moved in front of Blanca to protect her. Within an instant Blanca was holding each dog in a different arm and approaching the visiting animal with a Spanish version of scathing expletives. Apparently, the animal knew discretion is the better part of valor.

    Although Blanca is no longer with us, her essence lives on here in Bridgeport.

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    03 Jan 2025
    Lit since January 3, 2025 at 1:06:24 AM

  20. Frank &Javkie says:
    03 Jan 2025
    Blanca was in the fabric of our lives here in Bridgeport!
    She will be remembered for all that she did unselfishly for our community.
    With a special laugh
    and smile she will be in our memory forever.
    May she rest in peace!

  21. Rina and Ken Delmonico says:
    03 Jan 2025
    Blanca, although we didn't get to know each other very well you were always so kind and had such a positive attitude whenever we talked. You will be missed by many! God Bless Tom in this difficult time as I know he loved you very much.
    Kenny and Rina Delmonico

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