Obituary of Riley Malinoski

To know Riley was to have a “I cannot believe he just (fill in the blank)” story. He may have been the worst behaved dog on planet Earth, but he was the best, mushiest dog in all the ways that mattered. For 13 years, Riley watched my family expand from our Team Ciesla unit of five to our now crew of ten and counting. He’s watched us graduate college, get married, buy houses, and have babies. He’s had a front row seat to the best days and some really hard days too. Riley Bear, you taught us all the power of unconditional love and the important reminder that things are only things. You taught us how to laugh when really you want to scream. Your fur has dried so many of my tears and your neck has been the warmest source of comfort. You put up with my antics of Christmas sweaters and Halloween costumes, and even the addition of a rambunctious puppy brother without ever batting an eye. You were a life-sized stuffed animal for the kiddos, always letting them climb on you, pull your fur, and even eat your tail. I hope heaven is full of loaded trash cans for you to raid, and I hope God gives you exactly 3 pats on the head per day because that would be your preference. I love you so much BooBoo, you were truly one of a kind. Until we meet again bud <3