Tyrone O'Riley

Westville, IL – Tyrone J. O’Riley, 87, of Westville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2025.

Tyrone was born on June 2, 1938, the son of Lewis G. O’Riley and Harriet N. (Pappalardo) O’Riley. Tyrone married Sharon J. (Atteberry) O’Riley, and together they shared over 63 years of marriage filled with love, family, and devotion.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon O’Riley; his children: Roxanne (Rich) Gardner of Darien, IL, Todd (Angela) O’Riley of Brookfield, IL, and Tyranne O’Riley of Westville, IL; and his grandchildren: Aiden O’Riley, Lewis (Ingrid) Gardner, Sarah O’Riley, and Rachel O’Riley.

Tyrone is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Harriet O’Riley.

Tyrone loved spending time with his family, woodworking, bread making, and crossword puzzles. He also dedicated himself to his community, serving on several boards through the years, including President of the Westville Library, Board Chair of the Vermilion County Housing Authority, Board Member of the Westville Sanitary Sewer District, President of the Westville Community Federal Credit Union, and Treasurer of the Village of Westville. He was awarded the Junior Jaycees Man of the Year in 1964.

Tyrone attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and later became a member of Catlin Church of Christ. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, Westville High School and Eastern Illinois University before he served as a yeoman in the United States Navy under the Executive Officer on the USS Forrestal.

By trade, Tyrone was a skilled carpenter and proud active member of Local Union 269, where he also served as Treasurer. His craftsmanship, strong character, humble demeanor and generous spirit touched many lives.

Tyrone will be remembered most for his deep love of family, his service to others, and the integrity with which he lived his life. He will be dearly missed.

Services will be held on October 8th at 12:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 414 S. State St. Westville, IL, with a visitation prior on October 8th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, IL.