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Bryan Reilly Obituary

Active First Baptist Church Member Bryan S. Reilly, age 57, a resident of Tewksbury for 24 years, formerly of Framingham, passed away at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill on Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Maresa (Stok) Reilly, with whom he celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on May 24, 2013. Born in Framingham on December 22, 1955, he was the son of Carolyn (Madden) Reilly, who survives him, of Framingham and the late Thomas W. Reilly, Jr. Bryan was raised in Framingham, attended Framingham schools and graduated from Framingham South High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. Air Force beginning in November. He later attended Mass Bay Community College and Framingham State College. Bryan was employed for the past 14 years as a Personnel Recruiter by Boylston Search Associates in Boston. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Tewksbury, where he served on numerous boards and committees. He enjoyed skiing and was an instructor and member of the P.S.I.A. (Professional Ski Instructors of America), a runner, having run the Boston Marathon. He also participated in triathlons, enjoyed hiking, biking and mountain climbing. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, Nicole A. and Bryan T. Reilly of Tewksbury; three brothers, Thomas W. "Jay" Reilly and his wife Joan of Milford, Eric L. Reilly and his wife Karen of Marlboro and Alan C. Reilly and his wife Pamela of Upton; his mother-in-law, Susan T. Machnik of Billerica; his brother-in-law , Rufus Stok and his wife Audrey of Cape Cod. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Calling Hours: Thurs., Nov. 7, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. www.farmeranddee.com. Memorial Service: Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1500 Andover St., Rte. 133, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bryan's memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1500 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA 01876 or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. David Reardon, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Published by The Tewksbury Advocate from Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2013.
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former co-worker, Bryan.

Lou Marino

January 30, 2014

Maresa, Nicole, and Tommy,

We are so sorry for your loss. Bryan was one of my favorite cousins. I will miss his million dollar smile.

Adele, Peter, Sean, and Danielle Wiliams

Adele Wiliams

November 7, 2013

Maresa, Nicole & Tommy, My sincerest condolences on your loss. We yet have another angel looking down on us. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. love, diane

Diane Fournier

November 5, 2013

Maresa, may your happy memories get you through this sad time.

Pam & Jim Feener

November 5, 2013

Keep 'em turning Bryan - we'll all meet again on the endless slopes

November 5, 2013

Tom and Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Hold his memories of him close in your hearts and Bryan will always be with you. May God welcome Bryan into his kingdom and bless you all.

Robert Crosby

November 5, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

November 5, 2013

We will surely miss Bryan. He was special .My boys thought a lot of Bryan and learned a lot from him as the Sunday school teacher. We will all miss him .
Love the Goempel Family

Debbie, John, John A and Garrett Goempel

November 4, 2013

"His memory is your heritage, a blessing from above...
His gentle spirit even now,
encircles you with love."
I feel blessed to have had him as a friend and neighbor.

Marty Jellison

November 4, 2013

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