Victor Michael Riston

Victor Michael Riston of Milton, DE passed away following a stroke, three weeks after his dear wife, Mary Riston. Mike was born in Washington, DC on May 17, 1946. He attended St. Ann’s grade school and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Mike enlisted in the US Army and served two deployments in Viet Nam. He spent most of his career in banking and retired as a branch manager from The Columbia Bank.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Bernard Riston and Evangeline Riston, and his loving grandmother, Mary Etta Riston. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Halcomb of Fuquay Varina, NC and Christine Brown (Wally) of Frisco, TX, many nephews, nieces and cousins; and by Mary’s family, daughter Beth Johnson (Bill), son Rick Gabriel, five grandchildren and four great-grandsons who all brought him much love and joy through the years.

Mike was an active member of the American Legion, served as MD Post 105 Commander and as MD State Commander 1998-99. He served in many capacities at the State level and was especially involved and devoted to the American Legion Baseball program.

Mike was funny and fun-loving. He thoroughly enjoyed crabs, beer, horseshoes, poker, scrapple, old-time Rock & Roll, gum drops and jelly beans. Being from DC, he had great allegiance to the Washington Redskins and Senators. He will be so greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations towards the American Legion MD Baseball program which Mike so dearly loved. Contributions may be made to:                           

                                                                                         American Legion

                                                Dept of Maryland: 101 N. Gay Street, STE E, Baltimore, MD 21202

                                                Please earmark: Donation Legion Baseball in memory of Mike Riston