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Riley Moticka

05/27/1943 – 04/05/2024

Farmer. Father. Fisherman. Friend.

               Riley was a Farmer.

     Known as “the gardener” to many, he brought to life every inch of his ¼ acre Cloverdale home, filling it with love. He tended his vegetable garden, fruit trees, and flowers, cultivating over 65 varieties of bearded irises.

     Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 27, 1943 to Helen Mary Tomasko and Emil John Moticka, Riley was the younger brother of his brother …

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Riley Moticka

My Best Friend 

Always gave me sound advice 

We met in seventh grade and by the end of high school we had ce…

Riley Moticka

My Best Friend 

Always gave me sound advice 

We met in seventh grade and by the end of h…

Riley Moticka

My Best Friend 

Always gave me sound advice 

We met i…

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What were Riley's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening and Fishing
Gardening and Fishing
Gardening and Fishing
What were Riley's favorite sports teams?
The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors
What were Riley's favorite songs or musical artists?
Van Morrison
Van Morrison
Van Morrison
What were Riley's favorite foods?
Almond Croissant
Almond Croissant
Almond Croissant

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Born

May 27th, 1943
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Passed away

April 5th, 2024
Cloverdale, CA

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Cause of death

Melanoma

Method of disposition

Cremation

Fred Young Funeral Home
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Fred Young Funeral Home

Hospice by the Bay
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