Patrick "Pat" Kelly Riley, Sr. 61, of Great Mills, MD, died June 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born September 14, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late William Joseph and Eleanor Rose Kelly Riley of Pittsburgh, PA.

Patrick leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Joan Whitten Riley, whom he married on March 17, 1971 at the Church of the Assumption in Bellevue, PA.

Patrick is survived by his children Patrick Kelly Riley, Jr. of New Kensington, PA and Coleen Marie Riley Cutchember of Leonardtown, MD, his son-in-law Myron John Cutchember of Leonardtown, MD, and his two grandsons, Donovan Riley Cutchember and Patrick Kelly Cutchember of Leonardtown, MD. Siblings: Rose Marie Matela Riley of Bellevue, PA, Elaine Kostishack of Boston, MA, Linda Brown of Bellevue, PA, Grace Brown of Bellevue, PA, William Riley of Pittsburgh, PA, and James Riley of Middletown, NY. He also leaves behind numerous brothers and sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his nephew, William Riley originally of Middletown, NY.

Patrick grew up on the North Side of Pittsburgh and graduated from North Hills High School in 1966. After 14 years of service to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and as a leader of the Independent State Store Union (ISSU), he chose to return to college. At age 39, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and German. Patrick began his career with the Department of the Navy on February 13, 1989 as an intern in the Contract Specialist Program at the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA.

Patrick retired after more than 20 years of service as a Contract Specialist with the Department of the Navy, serving most of his time at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Pax River, MD. He also enjoyed assignments in St. Inigoes, MD, Rota, Spain, and Mayport, Florida. During his service, he received several recognition awards, service awards, and made countless friends as he was a dedicated worker with an unmatched sense of humor.

Patrick was an avid reader, primarily of non-fiction books, and he enjoyed traveling, astronomy, electrical circuitry, compasses, and physical fitness. His favorite movies were Becket, And Justice for All, The Godfather, Rocky, Casino, and Goodfellas. He was happiest when spending time with his wife and children, and most especially, his grandsons.

Visitation for his Maryland friends, co-workers, and extended family will be on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, from 5-8PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD.

A second day of visitation will be on Friday, July 2, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at O'Brien's Funeral Home in Pittsburgh, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Assumption in Bellevue, PA with Fr. Ricky Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at the Christ the Redeemer / North Side Catholic Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Patrick can be made to Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St, Americus, GA 31709 (You may earmark donations for St. Mary's County, MD or Pittsburgh, PA)

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. and O'Brien's Funeral Home, P.A.