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Stephen P. Riley

12/16/1943 - 11/5/2020

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Obituary For Stephen P. Riley

Stephen P. Riley Dec. 16, 1943 – Nov. 5, 2020

Stephen P. Riley, 76, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. Stephen was born in New York City, son of the late Bernard P. and Cornelius “Mary” (Binder) Riley. Surviving are a son, Randy (Kristine) Riley of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Stephanie (Todd) Turin of Greensburg, PA; five grandchildren: Ryan, Madison and Shawn Riley and Trevor and Emma Turin; a brother, Bernard (Kathryn) Riley of Roaring Spring and a sister, Deanna (Doug) Duet of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Stephen was a graduate of Altoona High School and he went on to receive an Associate’s Degree from Mount Aloysius College. He retired from F.L. Smithe Co. as an Engineer with over 40 years of service. He attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church as well as belonging to the Bavarian Aid Society, The Blair County Historical Society and was a Civil War enthusiast. Stephen was an avid motorcyclist and a former motorcycle racer, a trivia fan and a former award-winning dancer. Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16602 where a private funeral service will immediately follow in the Stevens Memorial Chapel with Fr. Brian Saylor officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to The Blair County Historical Society, 3419 Oak Lane, Altoona, Pa. 16602 or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 09/26/2024

    Joey Nardon

    Steve, miss you, BMW. Joey and Pat Nardon

  • 11/19/2020

    Carol Clapper

    Steve and I were dance partners for many years. We had a lot of good times. We enjoyed being together and spending hours talking on the phone and playing Trivia Crack. He will be forever in my heart!

  • 11/15/2020

    Joe Caruso

    I attended AHS with Steve many years ago and shared in some classes with him. He was a genuinely nice/kind person, and I am sorry for your loss. Hang onto the good memories you have of him.

  • 11/09/2020

    Vince

    Ride free now Steve. May God bless you. Thanks for all the Great times we had touring the country on motorcycles. My condolences to the family. Vince Giannetti

  • 11/07/2020

    Dee Blazier

    We were sorry to hear about Steve's death. Steve was a longtime member of our group, Descendants of Civil War Veterans, which met monthly in Bellwood-Antis Public Library up until the time the pandemic began. He was very knowledgeable about various history topics, and he seemed to enjoy our newsletter and meetings very much. He will be missed by all of us. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Descendants of Civil War Veterans members (This message was posted by the organization's secretary, Miss Dee Blazier)

  • 11/07/2020

    John W. Betting

    Terribly Sorry to hear about Steve's Passing. We always got along so well and I will miss our History Talks. We both had a Love of History and did several History tours together and always shared articles and Stories. R.I.P. My Friend.

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