David E. Riley

On Sunday February 14 ^th , 2021, David Earl Riley; loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at the young age of 55. David was born and raised in the Glen Burnie, MD area to Brenda Joyce Riley and the late William Franklin Riley Jr. He is the youngest of three children including Gail Peteck and William (Buddy) Riley, both of whom still reside in the Glen Burnie area. He served his country in the U.S. Army.  Upon his honorable discharge, David then served his community as a Police Officer and K9 Officer for the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. David married his loving wife of almost 34 years, April Riley (formerly Spangler) on June 27 ^th , 1987. Although they were not able to have any children of their own, they were blessed enough to have 10 nieces and nephews including ones that were considered their own “adopted children” and 1 nephew named after him. His beloved 10 nieces and nephews include Christina Johnson, Alex Riley, Douglas Riley, William Vollmer, Michael David Vollmer, Lacey Titus, Chad Vollmer, Ashley Leonard, Kali Leonard, and Allana Diaz. David and April were also graciously blessed with 16 great nieces and great nephews including 2 great nephews that were lovingly named after him as well; Mason David Johnson and Ezra David Leonard. David was also blessed with the honor of having three godsons including Alex Riley, Michael Vollmer, and Shane Severe. David leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his wife April, his mother Brenda, his sister Gail, his brother Buddy; as well as his sister in laws, Gail Vollmer, Elizabeth Diaz, Linda Riley, and his brother in law Stan Campbell. David also leaves behind his aforementioned nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

David loved to hunt, fish, and spend his free time with family and friends. He loved deeply and fiercely in his own very unique way. He was always there with a helping hand or an ear to listen or with advice for anyone in need. His sarcasm was part of his witty charm and sense of humor. David enjoyed giving the ones he cared for a hard time but that was the way he showed his love. David was an extremely devoted person and anyone that was lucky enough to know him couldn’t help but love his stubborn self.