HOLDEN – Joseph Michael Alvarado Riley, 19, of 82 Bull Run, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 from injuries suffered in a car accident on Rte. 140 in Hopedale.
He leaves his parents with whom he lived, Terence M. and Grace Guadalupe (Alvarado) Riley; his brother at home, Joshua D. Riley; paternal grandparents, Richard G. and Barbara (Schlautman) Riley, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Eloy and Mary Lou (San Miguel) Alvarado of San Antonio; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was born in San Antonio and lived in Dallas and Tampa before moving to Holden in 2003.
Joseph was a 2007 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. He was an accomplished musician in piano, trombone, guitar, xylophone and base guitar and played in the green band, concert band, percussion ensemble and jazz band. He also lettered in cross country and track. He completed his freshman year at Assumption College where he was majoring in biology and was active in the P.A.W.S. and Leadership Council. He was a member of St. Mary's Church where he was a leader of youth ministry, member of the confirmation team and summer religious education teacher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th, at St. Mary's Church, 114 Princeton Street, Jefferson. The Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16th, in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the St. Mary's Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson, MA 01522. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden, is directing arrangements.
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