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Kevin L. Riker, age 55, formerly of Wayne, died on Tuesday October 7, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida after a courageous battle of nearly 8 years with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Kevin graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the class of ’71 where he left his mark in athletics. He is a member of the Wayne Valley Football Hall of Fame and he was a star pole-vaulter on the track team. There’s little doubt that his athletic success must have been a result of the excellent coaching he received from his coach and big brother, Ray Riker. He was also an avid skier and absolutely loved to golf. He was a natural at golf and continued playing well into his adult life, until the disease limited him.
Kevin moved to Key West, Florida in the 1970’s and opened a restaurant called “Poncho & Lefties” on Olivia St. He was passionate about cooking and this was a dream come true for him. His brother Ray recalls Kevin grilling on the sidewalk out in front of the restaurant. He operated the restaurant there for over thirteen years before he and his wife moved to Sarasota, Florida in the late 1980’s. Kevin continued to cook, both occupationally and as a hobby. He simply loved being a chef and he was very good at it.
For the past few years, during the height of Kevin’s illness, his niece and nephew have made regular visits to Florida, often twice a year, to spend time with their ailing uncle. Kevin truly enjoyed and looked forward to their visits. They were very close and will miss him dearly. Kevin has no children of his own and his nephew, Ray “Dee” Riker, recently named his own son in his uncle’s honor.
Kevin is survived by his wife of thirty years, Donna (nee Delsea) of Sarasota, Fl, his mother; Jane Riker, one brother; Ray Riker and his wife Nancy of Wayne, NJ, one niece; Michelle Hoover and her husband Jeff of Wayne, NJ, one nephew; Ray “Dee” Riker and his wife Mari of Pearl River, NY, two great-nieces; Madeline Riker and Morgan Hoover, and two great-nephews; Kevin Riker and Zachary Hoover.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to the Lou Gehrig’s Disease Association of South West Florida, Inc., PO Box 11104, Sarasota, FL, 34278. A donation form can be printed out by clicking below. Please use this form and mail it with your donation. This will ensure that your donation is properly acknowledged to the family.
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No services are scheduled at this time.
October 7, 2008
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No services are scheduled at this time.
Kevin L. Riker, age 55, formerly of Wayne, died on Tuesday October 7, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida after a courageous battle of nearly 8 years with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Kevin graduated from Wayne Valley High School with the class of ’71 where he left his mark in athletics. He is a member of the Wayne Valley Football Hall of Fame and he was a star pole-vaulter on the track team. There’s little doubt that his athletic success must have been a result of the excellent coaching he received from his coach and big brother, Ray Riker. He was also an avid skier and absolutely loved to golf. He was a natural at golf and continued playing well into his adult life, until the disease limited him.
Kevin moved to Key West, Florida in the 1970’s and opened a restaurant called “Poncho & Lefties” on Olivia St. He was passionate about cooking and this was a dream come true for him. His brother Ray recalls Kevin grilling on the sidewalk out in front of the restaurant. He operated the restaurant there for over thirteen years before he and his wife moved to Sarasota, Florida in the late 1980’s. Kevin continued to cook, both occupationally and as a hobby. He simply loved being a chef and he was very good at it.
For the past few years, during the height of Kevin’s illness, his niece and nephew have made regular visits to Florida, often twice a year, to spend time with their ailing uncle. Kevin truly enjoyed and looked forward to their visits. They were very close and will miss him dearly. Kevin has no children of his own and his nephew, Ray “Dee” Riker, recently named his own son in his uncle’s honor.
Kevin is survived by his wife of thirty years, Donna (nee Delsea) of Sarasota, Fl, his mother; Jane Riker, one brother; Ray Riker and his wife Nancy of Wayne, NJ, one niece; Michelle Hoover and her husband Jeff of Wayne, NJ, one nephew; Ray “Dee” Riker and his wife Mari of Pearl River, NY, two great-nieces; Madeline Riker and Morgan Hoover, and two great-nephews; Kevin Riker and Zachary Hoover.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to the Lou Gehrig’s Disease Association of South West Florida, Inc., PO Box 11104, Sarasota, FL, 34278. A donation form can be printed out by clicking below. Please use this form and mail it with your donation. This will ensure that your donation is properly acknowledged to the family.
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