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1000 Mentor Avenue Painesville, Ohio 44077

Willoughby Location

38001 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094

Mentor Location

6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060

Riley Patrick Cunningham

04/18/2001 — 06/02/2020

Riley Patrick Cunningham smiling while his photo is taken

Riley Patrick Cunningham, age 19 of Painesville Twp., passed away June 2nd, 2020. He was born April 18th, 2001 in Cleveland.

Riley graduated from Eastlake North High School in 2019 and was a freshman at Bowling Green. He enjoyed everyday of his life and loved his friends. He would light up every room he walked into and loved his family, especially his cherished sister Delaney.

Riley is the loving son of Kimberly Hamilton and Patrick Cunningham; cherished brother of Delaney Cunningham; dearest grandson of Diane (William “Buddy” – deceased) Cunningham; Linda Hamilton and Arnie Hamilton; nephew, cousin, and friend to many.

The Cunningham family will receive friends 4-8 PM Friday, June 12th, 2020 at McMahon Coyne Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center Street, Mentor. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at the funeral home. Inurnment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the family at any Chase Bank in Riley Cunningham’s name (account # 302611923) to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral and Cremation Services.

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  1. Riley was my son Ray’s friend. He spent time at our house over the years hanging out and laughing.

    RIH, Riley. You and your family are in my prayers.

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  2. Sebastian Osler June 5, 2020 at 1:33 am

    I remember the first time Riley brought me back to his grandmas house and we ended up getting water all over the place INSIDE because we were spraying each other with the sink hose. The amount of memories and good times I’ve had with him were unmatched. I’m gonna miss you buddy

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  3. Riley was a good friend that I met first night of college , after that we became good friends and he introduced me to all his friends that went to bg from home , we became roommates. I felt like I knew Riley my whole life cause he was so easy to get a long with but I really only knew him for 10 months. Riley was there for me when I was entering a new experience with life with being in college, and I am forever grateful for that !!

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  4. Kevin and Rochelle Payne June 5, 2020 at 1:48 am

    We are so sorry! Riley was one of our son Brett’s best friends and a huge part of our family. We will miss him and his beautiful smile. God bless!

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  5. Doreen Courser June 5, 2020 at 1:56 am

    I am so very sorry for your loss.

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  6. Riley brought happiness to all of us he was much loved, always made my days better, the bestfriend anyone could of ever asked for, Riley i love you man always and forever. rest easy my brother

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  7. Mario Puletti June 5, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Riley was such an amazing person. I met him during travel basketball and he would always bring so much energy and joy to our team. He was someone who could cheer you up no matter what you were going through. We also shared the same exact birthday and used to always see who was actually older. My prayers go out to his family.

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  8. Man my brother, we used to kill it in youth baseball was a great competitor and really drove you as a person to do better in every day life. Will never forget you bud I promise that.

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  9. Jenna Berardinelli June 5, 2020 at 2:57 am

    i’ll miss you riley, you always made everyone smile!

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  10. riley was considered family to us. we love and miss him so much and he was a great person to be around. rest in peace and save a spot for the goons ❤️✊

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  11. Kristi Richter June 5, 2020 at 4:44 am

    I remember running across the busy street in BG to give you and your friends a hug. You always had the biggest smile on your face and you were the funniest guy every time I had a conversation with you. Rest In Peace Riley, you’ll never be forgotten.

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  12. Dominic cairns June 5, 2020 at 5:40 am

    I remember being with Riley at Mario’s Federicos one of the funniest kids I have ever met. I couldn’t even imagine how this feels for his friends and family prayers go out to everyone in this tough time ❤️

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  13. Prayers to riley, his family and all his loved ones. Fly high buddy. You will be extremely missed ❤️

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  14. Janessa White June 5, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Riley was one of my childhood best friends. He lived nextdoor to me at one point and we always played basketball and rode bikes together. After I changed schools we still kept in touch! I am so blessed for a friendship like Riley’s & I will be sure to never let his memory fade. amazing person, even better heart. sending love to the family!

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  15. Pat and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how very hard this is. You and your family are in my prayers

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  16. Alex Richardson June 5, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss! I am sending my condolences to you guys! I loved watching him play basketball!! “May he Rest In Peace”

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  17. Cole Blomgren June 5, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    One of the funniest kids I’ve ever met he was never in a bad mood ever always had a big smile on his face no matter what prayers go out to everyone❤️

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  18. Hailee kirchner June 5, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Riley lit up every single room he walked into. His soul was so beautiful and no one will ever forget the happiness he brought to all of us. He was the best listener and knew how to cheer anyone up. I love you riley. Rest easy angel

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  19. Justin Wilson June 5, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Riley was a character, the one person that was a different breed. He was one to change the life of everything. I won’t forget you man, watch over me in paradise,
    Love you man,
    -Willy

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  20. Growing up with Riley was truly special. Every day was something different and new, and he truly brought the best out of people. Over the years of growing up together, Riley and I were very good friends, and I know he’s looking down on us all. Rest peacefully brother.

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  21. With deepest sympathy on the loss of Riley,too young for this to happen.God bless.

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  22. Kim and Pat my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry to hear about Riley.

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  23. Dear Riley , I loves u in basketball I fell remember ever game u smiled and ur very sweet and cute I loved when u and Austin had great memory’s and me I will u R.i.P. I love u Riley so much love the Siracusa’s especially Austin I miss u Riley we will miss u u will always be In my heart I love u man stay strong in heaven keep dreaming and always stay loved love u ❤️

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  24. I’m having the hardest time finding the words to express how sad we are. I see this picture and all I see is the little boy that was always at my house playing with my son, Mario, his friends (Connor) and others. These “boys of summer” brought so much joy to me as a mom. The innocence of them was so pure and all they cared about was having fun playing various games. Football, Basketball, baseball in the rain or sun. The memories of scaring Riley and him singing frozen were some of my favorites. How they would jump from the trampoline to the pool I would say well “boys will be boys” My heart hurts tremendously for his family and friends. I hope he knows how much he was loved. May he forever Rest In Peace. Our deepest sympathies to you,
    Connie, Niko, Mario, Natalie and Emma.

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  25. Riley has been my bestfriend for the past 7 years and I will never find anyone to replace his special spot he had in my life. Genuinely one of the kindest souls and cared for everyone around him. He knows how to make sure everyone has a good time and just enjoys life. Such a hard lost for us all but everything from now on will be for riley ❤️

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  26. Diane and family words fail me at this time. Will offer prayers for his soul and your family at this time of your tragic loss. Much love,

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  27. Morano Family June 9, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    Riley was such an energetic, respectful young man who I was lucky enough to have met through my son , he often spent time at our house, he will be missed , Prayers to the family , until we meet again my friend, RIP Riley

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  28. Riley, Never met another soul like u brother, always brought happiness n always a good time whenever u came to my house I wish I could have known u longer Riley n coulda made more raw ass memories with u. Breaks my heart to lose a good friend so soon. I hope your in a better place now, and can look down on all of us because we gone make u proud Forever I promise that.❤️

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  29. Special Smile, Good Person, Competitive Athlete, That’s You Riley. Coaching you, and Nick, In Willowick Baseball, are Memories that will be Cherished Forever! If we Needed a Pitcher who Could throw Strikes, We Relied on him. Shine Forever Riley!

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  30. Joe & Karlyn Fierle June 13, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    We considered Riley a part of our family, when Joray and Riley were younger they were inseperable, he was always a joy to have around.He will be missed by all.Rest peacfully Riley.

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