Joyce M. Riley, 83, of Coxsackie, NY passed away on July 26, 2026, at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Born in Coxsackie, NY on October 29, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Bernice (Jerome) Bender.

Survived by her loving husband John F. Riley of Coxsackie and her children Connie Riley (Charlie), John Riley II (Linda) and Rose Hyman (Joe). Survived also by her brothers Tom, Robert, Albert, Jerry and John, and by her loving grandchildren Regina Tushaj, Danielle Kusminsky (Tom), John Riley III (Kristy) and Angie Decker, also by several nieces and nephews and six great grandchildren.

Besides her parents Joyce is predeceased by her sisters Arlene Bachert and Beverly Waltz and brothers Gary and Bevere.

Joyce loved her family more than life itself. She had a passion for music and dancing, she was a huge fan of Elvis, the oldies, Doo-Wop, and 70's and 80's music.  Mom and Dad were always the first on the dance floor and last ones to leave.  She was always the life of the party! Loved to hang out by the pool, have a few cocktails and listen to music with her family. Also had a passion for gardening!  Years ago, she was chosen to display her flower garden as part of the Garden Tour in Coxsackie.  She drove school bus for over 30 years between Coxsackie-Athens school and Ravena (RCS), especially enjoying the elementary children.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday July 30, 2026, at the Babcock Funeral Home, 19 Pulver Ave, Ravena, NY 12143 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a 6 p.m. funeral service to follow at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Joyce to the Northeast Kidney Foundation or to the Leukemia Research Foundation.

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