Stoneham: Tefta L. Riska, 72, passed away on Friday, July 3 ^rd , in the Melrose Wakefield Hospital, in Melrose, after a brief illness.

She leaves her two brothers, Paul S. Riska of Danbury, CT and Gregory D. Riska of Huntersville, NC.   She was born in Boston the daughter of Gary G. and Olga (Christophe) Riska.

Tefta was the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of State Street Bank in Boston for 25 years, retiring many years ago.  Tefta loved fashion and enjoyed clothes shopping.  She was a very selfless person, great sister and loyal friend.

A graveside service for Tefta will be held on Wednesday, July 15 ^th , at 12:00pm in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Oak Ridge Ave., Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.