Jeffrey Riley's Obituary
Jeffrey Brock Riley, 71, passed at home on October 15, 2021. Born in West Virginia on August 21, 1950, Mr. Riley was a world traveler, a humble legend in his profession, and a genuinely kind human being.
Jeffrey B. Riley MHPE, LP, CCT, CCP Emeritus was an internationally renowned cardiovascular educator, expert clinician, perfusionist, consultant, and editor. Jeff managed clinical teams and directed perfusion technology education programs at several major academic healthcare centers and in the private sector. Jeff was an award-winning author with over 100 peer-reviewed publications focusing on quality management, perfusion education, simulation, and original research topics in clinical extracorporeal technology. Mr. Riley graduated from the first formal perfusion education program in the United States and gave back to the perfusion profession through his leadership roles in national professional organizations and the education of hundreds of perfusionists, representatives from industry, nurses, and physicians. Jeff donated his time and knowledge to medical professionals from all over the world, including those in Nepal and Kenya (Riley, 2021, “Brief Bio” para. 1) .
Jeff Riley was significantly more than his profession. He was more than a teacher, mentor, innovator, writer, editor, consultant, practicing perfusionist, and leader. Jeff was foremost the beloved husband of 41 years to Christine Riley, a nurse, who he fittingly met in an Operating Room. He was a devoted father to second-generation teacher, Corey Riley, second-generation writer Caitlin Riley, and his late son and namesake, Brock Riley. Jeff was the adored Opa of Fiona Riley, and a loving granddad to a pride of exceptional cats. He was the cherished brother of Christopher (Terry) Riley, Kerry Riley-Nuss (Carlo Nuss), and Brendan (Patt) Riley. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Dale and Doris Riley.
Jeff is survived by family, friends, coworkers, and students.
Memorial Visitation to be held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2:00pm- 5:00pm at Yurch Funeral Home, 5618 Broadview Road Parma Ohio 44134 with a Memorial Service at 3:30pm. The service will be livestreamed and available to view later. Please look for link on the Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial Contributions may be made to the Cleveland Food Bank.
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