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Charles T. “C. Pat” Riley, 91

September 29, 2019

Charles T. “C Pat” Riley passed away peacefully on September 29th after 91 years of living life to the fullest. He was born on March 7, 1928, to Sarah and Charles B. Riley and resided in Lancaster his entire life. Pat, as many would call him, graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1946. He served as a Corpsman for 2 years in the US Navy; stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 1950 he married his loving and devoted wife Audrey and they enjoyed 69 wonderful years of marriage. He started a baker’s route following his time in the Navy, enjoying success as a salesman so much that he launched his second career as a Real Estate Broker and continued in the field for 46 years. Excelling in his profession, his greatest joy was helping people to realize their dreams of home ownership. Pat achieved Realtor of the Year award and an award for city beautification.
Pat was passionate about his work and his hobbies which included collecting coins, furniture, and model cars and horses. In his earlier years one of his greatest pleasures was managing his brother Mike’s jazz band, “The Barons”; joining them as they practiced in the basement of his home and performed throughout the county. He also spent many hours walking the lot of the Manheim Car Auction, eventually becoming a licensed auto dealer.
Pat was a happy, affable, kind, optimistic, generous, and outgoing man. He had a twinkle in his eye and an effervescent smile on his face. He showed his true affection for his wife as she steadfastly stood by his side every day of his last 9 months in skilled care. He loved his children, his grandchildren, his extended family and many friends, and continually showered them with gifts. He never stopped reaching out to help others and shared his inner joy with everyone he met. He never met a person or movie that he didn’t like!
Pat loved the art of the deal, from real estate to cars, and added his own unique style to everything he did. He cherished affection – being loved, giving love and living life to the fullest. Pat was known throughout Lancaster as the man who gave inspirational pens inscribed with the words “Have a good day – A smile goes a long way” to everyone he met. Every one of his caregivers at Homestead Village will tell you when asked how he was feeling, Pat always responded with a thumbs up sign and the comment, “Wonderful good”!
Pat was preceded in death by his beloved brother Michael Riley, husband of Anne, and sister Carol Schlutker; both of whom passed away this year. He is survived by his sister Shirley Usner. He is also survived by his son Patrick Riley, husband of Robbin, of Charlotte, NC. ; his daughter Sharon Drevna, wife of Timothy, of Lancaster, PA and his son Stephen Riley, husband of Sheri, of Lancaster, PA. In addition to his children, he is survived by his 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who he dearly embraced and loved, and who could not have loved “Pop Pop” more.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Homestead Village and Hospice for their amazing devotion to their profession and the people entrusted to their care.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Saturday October 5th, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17601. The family will welcome family and visitors at the church between 9:00 and 11:00am. Interment will follow at St. Joe New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Homestead Village Endowment Fund at ‘Homestead Village, “ATTN: Terry Shamberger”, 1800 Village Cir., Lancaster PA 17603.’

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October 10, 2019

Mrs. Riley and Family,
I am so sorry of hearing of Pats passing. I was an agent who started in Real Estate with Coldwell Banker in 2005 and came over to Pat Riley in 2006 and stay with Riley Real Estate till 2017 when we moved to Florida. I remember the times I talk to Pat and the insight he gave me about Real Estate, Pat taught me a lot about Real Estate and always had a smile for you. I still have pens that he had given to me every time I came into the office. He was an Icon in Lancaster wherever you went and give someone your business card and they would say “oh” Pat Riley my family member or someone they knew Pat sold their home or he was the buyer agent. It made you feel proud to be working for him and it was a great pleasure knowing and working with Pat.
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sharee A Pence

October 04, 2019

Audrey and family,
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.He did live his life to the fullest, no question. I’m a little under the wheather but hope to see you tomorrow if feeling somewhat better.  You haver a wonderful family and I know they will be of comfort for you in the months ahead.
Rosemarie Keen

October 04, 2019

Dear Audrey and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Pat. We wish you comfort and peace. What we remember most about him is his cheerful laugh, his warm smile, and each time we met him, WE left with a smile.
Thinking of you,
Bill and Susan Kemp

October 04, 2019

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Pat. He was always a pleasure to work with over the years. 
Sherman & Walton, Inc. 

October 04, 2019

Steve:  I just learned of your father’s passing.  He sounded like a really cool guy who had an especially good and long life. My sincere condolences to your and your family.

October 03, 2019

 
My name is Mary Ruhl.  My hubby, Mark Thompson and I owned and ran the Point of View Cinema.  (My Mark passed away 4 years ago.)  I just want you to know how much C Pat meant to us.  As you know, C Pat came to see just about every movie we played.  He always arrived with a big smile, sometimes he had a little present for us – a pen, or a key chain.  When it came time for us to buy our house, there was no question about who was going to be our realtor.  Let me tell you – buying a house was never so fun!  C Pat was such a joy to be with, as we looked at those potential homes.  I will never forget the night we filled out the offer paperwork.  We were at your house late at night.  (C Pat was always willing to accommodate, and for us, it had to be after we closed down the movie house.)  We would ask a question, and C Pat would reply “I’ll answer that, but first, I’m going to tell you a story…”.  He had us laughing through the whole process.  Yes, to us, that was C Pat – a larger-than-life friend, with a million stories, who would go to the moon and back for you.
 
I am sure there are many stories like ours.  I am so sorry for your loss.  As you already know, this world has lost one of the truly ‘Good Ones’.
 
Please accept my sincere condolences.
 
Mary Ruhl

October 03, 2019

Have fond memories of Pat Riley – when I was a kid and  he drove his bakery truck. Can see him now bringing a tray of fasnachts into our kitchen.  Young, handsome and extremely kind. God bless his family and all who loved him.
Barbara Ranck Neral

October 03, 2019

Dear Audrey and Riley family,
Pat was a ubiquitous presence in my life throughout my growing up years in Lancaster. He typically had a smile on his face and was always friendly, kind and truly interested in whatever it was I wanted to talk about (and I could talk and talk and talk). I recall he and I sharing common interests in coin collecting and cars. May C Pat rest in peace.
Stephen Sherman

October 02, 2019

On behalf of the Boyer family I extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Riley, Pat, Sharon & Steve along with their families.
The obituary was beautiful and certainly captured and conveyed a life well lived.
Upon interacting with some very special people you feel better. “C Pat” was certainly that kind of man!
The faith community of St. Leo the Great was greatly impacted by the Riley family as founding members. Mr & Mrs Riley were central to that.
May you all be comforted by many beautiful memories. May “C Pat” rest in peace and enjoy his eternal reward with God almighty.
John C Boyer Jr

October 02, 2019

So sorry fo your loss Audrey and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss pat and his daily “hi pal.” It was a great pleasure taking care of him.
Caitlin Reed

October 02, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Patrick and family and to Audrey and the Riley family in this time of sorrow. Your husband and father was a true champion, a civic leader and someone who cared enough to help others in whatever way that he could. What a wonderful man.
Carol Weitzel (formerly Brinton)

October 02, 2019

To Pat’s family… 
Pat was a man that people will be talking about and remembering for many, many years.  He is a fixture in my life as he is in many other lives as well. Pat was the true humanitarian but then you already know that.  It is said that we die 3 deaths, the one we were living, the one we would have lived had we lived and finally the last time our name is spoken.  pat’s name will be spoken for many additional generations.  Love to all of you!
Bill Bloom

October 02, 2019

Rest in peace, Pat. As a young boy, Pat used to give myself and other kids a ride in his baker’s truck. Even though it was a short ride, maybe from First St. to Third St., it was always a thrill for a young kid. Thanks Pat.
Bob Kilp

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