Dennis Riley

Dennis Riley

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2:00 p.m.

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Dennis Riley Obituary

Dennis Riley, 66, of Crittenden, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was born March 10, 1959, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Lloyd Riley and Edna Riley. He was a retired Truck Driver and was married to Dorothy Threlkeld Riley. Survivors include his children, Carrie Chasteen; Joseph Reese; Amanda Zamora (Jose); sisters Linda Horn; Barb Mullens; Ramona Moore; Jeanie Kelly and brother Clinton Clark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, are Liliana, Logan, and Landen, Dylan, Brittany, Brooklyn, Gracie, Dallas and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Carnes; and brothers Larry, Don and Dean Riley, and his adoptive parents, Walter and Arlene Clark. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Chapel A, where visitation will be held from 12-2 PM. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Floral Hills is honored to serve the Riley family.

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5336 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015

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2:00 p.m.

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5336 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015

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