On May 2nd, 2023 David Andrew Risley, of Ventnor City, New Jersey passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. Dave was born on November 18th, 1962 in Somers Point, New Jersey to parents Ralston Risley and Cecelia Hickerson.
Dave or “Riz” as some may have known him, was a Mays Landing local most of his life. He was a lover of country music, fishing, hunting, gardening, sports and the big “4th of July” parties that he and his wife, Kathy, threw over the years. Besides his wife, his daughter, Breanna, was the love of his life and he was so proud of her.
Dave was a great landscaper back in the day and then he became self-employed with a moving and delivery company. Dave and his wife loved playing darts on Sunday nights in the Atlantic County dart league for many years. He enjoyed vacationing to Florida and also the annual group vacations in January. He also loved going to the Nascar races in The Poconos and Dover and especially the Daytona 500. Dave loved the Eagles and the Phillies and enjoyed watching the games with his daughter.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Risley (Kinsey) of 33 years; daughter, Breanna Risley; son, Zack Blazer; mother, Cecelia Hickerson “Chi Chi”; Linda Risley; sisters, Stephanie Welch, Wendy Kenyon, and Holly Risley; brothers, Christopher Risley (Crystal) and Gregory Risley; nieces, Jacqueline Welch, Devon Tull, Jessica Maloney, Emily Kenyon, and Danielle Kenyon; nephews, PJ (Paul) Welch, Michael Tull, Matthew Tull, Christopher Risley and Mason Risley. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces, wonderful friends and not to be forgotten our cat, Sage.
Dave is predeceased by his father, Ralston “euggie” Risley; brother, Ralston “slugger” Risley; grandmothers, Eunice (mom-mom R) Risley and Agnes Revis; grandfathers, Ralston Risley and Andrew Revis.
Dave will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at Cousin Mario’s, 5401 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330, 609-625-2523, from 12-3 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dave’s life.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to:
The Risley Family c/o Jennifer Bertolami
305 North Somerset Avenue
Ventnor City, NJ 08406