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Nevin P. Riley, 87, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Mary R. (Smith) Riley; together they shared 54 years of marriage before her passing in 2010.

Born December 28, 1934 in Gettysburg, he was a son of the late Paxton and Mae (Berkhiser) Riley.

Mr. Riley enjoyed classic cars, hunting and in recent years he liked to go fishing. He worked at Aero Oil in New Oxford for over 20 years until his retirement in 1997. He also owned and operated a towing service and salvage yard in Gettysburg for many years.

Nevin is survived by his children, Nevin "Rick" Riley, Jr and his wife Judy of Gettysburg, Tina Denike and her husband Roy of New Oxford; four grandchildren, Tony and wife Angela, Samantha and husband Kenny, Bobby and wife Joann, Roy and wife Amanda; eight great grandchildren, Paige, Junior, Jasmine, Summer, Tyler, Janelle, Payton and Kayla; one great great grandchild, Bentley and many other loving extended family members and friends. Mr. Riley is also survived by his little girl chihuahua, "Baby".

In addition to his parents and wife, Nevin was preceded in death by his son, Robert Riley; a sister, Myrtle; a brother, Henry and his 19-year-old chihuahua, Amigo.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Nevin P. Riley, Sr. will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Peters Funeral Home, 321 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA with Rev. Fr. Aaron Lynch officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and then again on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday in St. Francis Church Cemetery, Gettysburg. Pallbearers will be; Rick Riley, Tom Storm, Bobby Riley, Mike Howe, Bill Smith and Roy A. Denike.

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