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Dennis Niles Obituary
Dennis was born in Cortland, New York on June 30, 1948 to Willard and Irene Niles.
Dennis retired from Carrier Corporation after 36 years.
Dennis enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He enjoyed Mary's home cooked meals, picnics, family gatherings, celebrating birthdays, and holidays. Fishing, SU basketball, and the Yankees were some of his favorite pastimes. In his free time, Dennis enjoyed crocheting and coin/stamp collecting. Dennis also loved spending time at the casino with his wife.
He was preceded in death by Mother, Irene Niles; Father, Willard Niles; Brother, David (Carolyn) Niles; Sister, Judy (Douglas) Brown.
He is survived by his Wife of 56 years, Mary Niles, four children, Anne (Mark) O'Brien of Liverpool, Dennis (Kelly) Niles of Cicero, Heather (Paul) Thomas of Jamesville, Amy (David) Faber of Liverpool, sisters Janet Niles and Patricia Niles.
Dennis will also be remembered as a loving grandfather to Amanda Bailey, Kimberly Folks, Amber and Mark O'Brien, Eddie and Maggie Niles, Michael, Matthew and Morgan Arndt, Christopher, Alex, Katie, Piper and Paige Faber. Also, great grandchildren McKenna, Breyan, Shane, Emmalyn, Killian, Madelyn and Addison Folks, and Camden Faber.
Also, several nieces and nephews.
A private Celebration of life will be held at a later time.
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