Richard "Richie" Albert Riley 57, of Norwalk (formerly of Elyria) passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born August 28, 1964 in Elyria. Richie was an Elyria High School graduate where he played football. He enjoyed numerous sports; baseball, basketball, snowmobiling and fishing. Richie was passionate about his work as an auto racing mechanic for ThorSport Racing. Survivors include his wife of seven years; Jennifer M. (nee: Rogers), three children; Alayna M. Warren of Norwalk, Logan D. Warren and Ryan A. Kropf (Amy) all of Norwalk. Additional survivors include three grandchildren; Landon, Korynne and Bobby, his mother; Barbara Ann Riley (nee: Newcomer), a sister; Sally J. Ray (Timothy) of LaGrange, their daughters; Brianna and Ciara, a brother; Edgar L. Riley (Julie) of Elyria, their daughters; Maggie and Sarah as well as several additional nieces and nephews. Richie was preceded in death by his father; Edgar E. Riley. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday November 22, 2021 and 1-3, 4-7PM Tuesday November 23, 2021 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday November 24, 2021. The Reverend Chuck Behrens will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com