Connie Riley

Constance “Connie” Riley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving sons in Scottsdale, Arizona. Connie was born on August 4, 1938, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Michael and Josephine Moscynski. After graduating from high school, she began her professional life at and later worked in various clerical roles, including administrative work for time at the Town of Fountain Hills City Hall in Arizona. But her greatest devotion was always to her family. Connie spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home mom, raising her four sons with warmth, patience, humor, and an unwavering love that shaped each of their lives. For more than 61 years, Connie was the cherished wife of John A. Riley, who preceded her in death in February 2023. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and community—first in Brighton, Michigan, and later in Fountain Hills, Arizona. A devout Catholic, Connie’s faith was her steady foundation and guiding light. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and quiet strength. Connie was active in her small church faith group, women's Bible study and caregiving ministries- Volunteer Interfaith Caregiver Program (VICap), and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at her parish, Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills, AZ. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling, bowling, and golfing, and she took special joy in cheering on her sons and grandchildren at their many games, meets, and matches. Her gentle spirit and boundless love touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: Garrett and Natalie (Smith) Riley of Scottsdale, Arizona; Kevin and Kelly (Stroshein) Riley of Brighton, Michigan; Brian and Deb Riley of Alexandria, Virginia; and John and Lili Riley of Florence, Arizona. She was a proud grandmother to Heather Riley (Bowman), Abbey Riley, Lizzy Riley, Connor Riley, Sarah Riley, Ethan Riley, Tucker Riley, Morela Riley, Kellen Riley, and Zach, Alex, and Katie Zukowski. She is also survived by her brothers, Ted Moscynki and Mike Moscynksi, and was preceded in death by her sister and lifelong best friend, Joan Davis.