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1937 - 2018
May God bless the Reilly family in their time of sorrow and to the man i looked up to as a child who treated my like a part of the family. Even though its been a long time you will be missed .
frank passafiume
November 28, 2018 | Litchfield, CT | Friend
Kathy, our prayers are with you and your family on your loss. Dave and Debra Bond
David Bond
November 05, 2018 | Wallingford, CT
Kathy and all your family, I am sending healing prayers. I will miss Jim as he was like another father to me too, and like my Dad he did it in his terms! I know he is going to be watching over all of you now from a place where he is at peace!
~Nadine
Nadine Morse
October 29, 2018 | Ivoryton(Essex), CT
Kathy,
So sorry on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sonnia Belcourt
October 28, 2018 | Southington, CT
Kathy Im so sorry for your loss. Jims kind and sweet nature will be missed by all. May God Bless you and keep you. Love Jean Fuller and Patrick Kavanaugh
Jean Fuller
October 28, 2018 | Spring Hill, FL | Friend
So sorry for your loss Kathy. May God bless you and your family,
Jennie Paszczuk
October 28, 2018
Dottie and I will always remember your smiling face and your wonderful personality. May our Lord welcome you to your heavenly reward and keep your beautiful family in His everlasting care!
Frank and Dottie Mizak
October 28, 2018 | HERTFORD, NC | Classmate
Farewell Hibernian Brother and Past President (1979).
Deep peace of the running waves to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the smiling stars to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the watching shepherds to you.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.
---Old Gaelic Prayer
Ancient Order of Hibernians JFK Division #1
October 28, 2018 | Greater Brdidgeport, CT
Farewell to our Hibernian Brother and Past President (1979).
In the words of an old Gaelic Prayer:
Deep peace of the running waves to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the smiling stars to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the watching shepherds to you.
Deep peace of The Son of Peace to you.
Abcient Order of Hibernians JFK Division #1
October 28, 2018 | Greater Bridgeport, CT
James J. Reilly, 81, of Middletown, loving husband of Katherine M. (Doran) Reilly, passed away October 24, 2018 at his home.
Jim was born in Bridgeport on January 20, 1937, a son of the late George and Mary (O’Neil) Reilly.
He graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School in 1955 before serving as a radio operator in the United States Army. Jim worked in the printing industry for many years until retiring in 1999. He went on to be "daycare" and Poppy for his 5 grandchildren. In recent years, Jim served as a volunteer and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford, CT.
He was also a member and Past President of The Ancient Order of Hibernians JFK Division 1 in Bridgeport.
In addition to his wife, Kathy, he is survived by their 4 children, Patrick and Geri Reilly of Stamford, CT; Kate and Patrick Lenehan and their 3 children, Brianne, Sean and Brendan of Middletown, CT; Colleen Reilly and her 2 children, Torin and Katherine Montgomery of Kirkland, WA; Daniel Reilly of New York, NY. He is predeceased by sister Mary Varhol and brother George Reilly, Jr. He is also survived by brother in law John Doran and his wife Jodie as well as several nieces and nephews.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St., Ext., Wallingford on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 4 pm until 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 am directly at Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations in Jim's memory to Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford, CT. Read More
