Riesz, Alda E. (Hodgdon) a lifelong resident of Arlington, June 21st, 2016 at age 84. Devoted wife of the late Arthur P. Riesz. Loving step-mother of Gail Riesz, Ronald Riesz and his wife Teresa. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Ferguson and her husband Anthony, Matthew Riesz and his wife Lisa. Adored great-grandmother of Nicholas Riesz. Visiting hours will be held at the Rogers & Hutchins Funeral Home, 292 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington on Friday, June 24th, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a prayer service to follow in the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in her memory to Compassionate Care Hospice of MA, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801.