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Kevin O'Reilly Obituary
Rochester: Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 7, 2008, at age 58. Predeceased by his parents, William & Alta O'Reilly; brother, William O'Reilly, Jr. He is survived by his children, Ryan (Heather) O'Reilly, Meghan O'Reilly and Shannon O'Reilly; granddaughters, Madeline & Teagan O'Reilly; brothers, Tim O'Reilly & Terry (Jeanette) O'Reilly; sisters, Bridget Thomas & Colleen (Tim) Fressie; sister-in-law, Deborah O'Reilly; loving partner, Kathy Groves; lifetime friend, Ed Driscoll; many nieces, nephews and friends. Kevin was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church for many years.
Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc., 3325 Winton Rd. S. Kevin's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church (corner of Oxford and Monroe) on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church Supper Program, 259 Rutgers St., Rochester, NY 14607. To email a message of condolence please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin O'Reilly
Phyllis Greenblatt
July 10, 2008
I knew Kevin as a colleague and friend; a fine and gentle human being. He will be missed.
Cynthia Gettler
July 10, 2008
Ryan, Meghan, Shannon, my prayers are with you and your family. I remember your dad just like he was mine. I am so sorry for your loss.
~Cyndi (Cicatelli) Gettler and Family
Betty Drennen
July 9, 2008
Dear Kathy,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. When all else is gone, wonderful memories will live forever and comfort you.
July 9, 2008
Our sincere condolences to the O'Reilly family in the loss of Kevin.
With Sympathy,
Lucille Ralph's Children:
Pat Callaghan, Mike Ralph, Mary Lou Doyle, Tom Ralph, Maureen Menihan, Karen Ralph and Tracy Conti
Jim Jerose
July 9, 2008
My Dear Friend Kathy, I had no idea of your loss until I received a note from Karen. My deepest sympathy to you in this difficult time. Treasure the memories...it helps a great deal.
Marilyn and Bill VanLare
July 9, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Know that all are in our prayers.
Friends of Bridget
Bill and Marilyn VanLare
Pat DeLuca
July 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lynn Mael
July 9, 2008
My deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family.
Marie (Marshall) Smith
July 8, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joanne & Steve Hall
July 8, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Nancy Lehr
July 8, 2008
Please accept my condolensces. I was a friend of the family.
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