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H. O'Reilly Obituary

H. Gordon O'Reilly Norwell H. Gordon O'Reilly, formerly of Centerville and Hingham, November 9, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mildred I. (Prescott) O'Reilly. Devoted father of H. Gordon O'Reilly, Jr. of Norwell, Nancy Flanagan of Leesburg, VA, Rosemary T. McBride of Hingham, and Steven O'Reilly of Norwell. Loving brother of the late John O'Reilly. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Gordon worked in the shipbuilding industry as a template maker for the Navy Shipyard in Boston and General Dynamics in Quincy. Gordon had resided in Norwell, Centerville and Hingham. While residing in Hingham, Gordon was a founding member of Resurrection Church in addition to being a member of the Holy Name Society, a sexton for 15 years, church choir and a boy scout leader. Gordon was known for his wit and sense of humor, he enjoyed all sports but particularly enjoyed the Red Sox and Bruins. He played golf, was an avid tennis player in Savin Hill and liked to fish. He loved his pipe, crossword puzzles, reading, bulldogs and singing with the Hingham OPALS group. Gordon spent many years volunteering at Harbor House in Hingham . He was the recipient of many "Volunteer of the Year" awards on both a local and statewide level serving several thousand hours. Two years ago Gordon was honored by Harbor House by planting a tree in his name outside the facility. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Church of the Resurrection, Hingham at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM. Burial in Hingham Center Cemetery, Hingham. Donations in memory of Gordon O'Reilly may be made to The Retirement Fund of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 637 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135 or National M.S. Society, P.O. Box 4527 New York, NY 10163. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2007.

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Peg Pearlstein

November 14, 2007

To all the O'Reilly family...My Mother in law, Ruth Pearlstein has been a resident at Harbor House in Hingham for over six years now. She wanted me to write you to tell you all how he made a difference in her life while there. Both my husband Herb and I knew him and how remarkable he was. God Bless all of you at this time. Sincerely, Herb, Peggie and Ruth Pearlstein

Bob and Eileen Brown

November 13, 2007

Rosemary and family,
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.

Anne Hartnett

November 13, 2007

John and I send or deepest sympathy to Gordon's entire family. I have not seen Gordon since Priscilla and Gordon Jrs. son Steve was married, but I would here about him often. I know he will be greatly missed by many people.
Love,
John & Anne Hartnett

Eileen LeFort

November 12, 2007

I only new him a short time, but he was a gentleman in all aspects. Please accept my condolences and let all know he is in peace. I am from Harbor House.

tracey galewski

November 12, 2007

Gordo you will be missed, Harbor House will never be the same with out you. You and your tree will live on forever at Harbor House. The grass skirt and coconuts looked the best on you out of the activity department. God Bless Gordo !

Karen Johnson-Fitzmaurice

November 12, 2007

Auntie Nancy, Uncle Bobby, Bobby Jr. Chris and Scott,

My sincere sympathy to you all. I remember Mr. O'Reilly with such fondness from my younger years and with great respect in the more recent years as he so kindly checked in on our dear, though bit confused,Alice!("Nee")... in her days at the Nursing Home. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Karen Johnson-Fitzmaurice

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