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Robert Reilly Obituary

REILLY, Robert E. 71 of Keene, NH died on June 17, 2009 following a brave and gritty battle with heart disease. Bob was born in Warren, RI on October 24, 1937. He was the son of the late James J. Reilly and Mary King Reilly. Mr. Reilly graduated from East Providence High School, class of 1954. He attended Providence College, class of 1959 and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Bob received an MBA in 1961. He also completed his doctorate (ABD) in business and insurance. He would marry Barbara Binet on December 27, 1986 in Southborough, MA at the Pilgrim Church. They were married for 22 years. Together they enjoyed homes in Northboro, Boylston and Quincy, MA, before retiring to Keene, NH. He is survived by his wife Barbara. His daughters; Deirdre Prescott of Cohasset, MA, Tracy Perrin of Chesterfield, NH, Amy McLaughlin of Worcester, MA, Megan Orleman of Norwell, MA, Maura Reilly of NY, NY, Caitlin Reilly of Braintree, MA, A son Robert J. Reilly of Hingham, MA, His sisters Clare LaVallee, Patricia Rock, Kathleen Connors, Mary Cahill, Angela Carson, Maureen Reilly, His brothers, the late Charles Reilly, James Reilly, Francis Reilly and his thirteen grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, MA. The Family has requested that donations , in lieu of flowers, be made in memory of Robert E. Reilly to the Reilly Family Scholarship Fund at Providence College, 1 Cunningham Sq., Providence, RI 02918. All services are under the direction of Cheshire Family Funeral Home. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 20, 2009.

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Maryfrances Jordan

June 13, 2025

Can it really be 16 years! My beautiful brother Bob is never forgotten his legacy lives in each one of us who knew him and loved him when this message came up on my phone a few minutes ago. I was just stunned. We each have a special memory of brother Bob and I am so grateful for this reminder. To all of his beautiful children and grandchildren I send my prayers and blessings, aunt Mary.

Maryfrances Jordan

June 13, 2023

I can´t believe so much time has passed! I´m so grateful that God put this beautiful man (brother) in my life. I know that he has left a legacy for his children and grandchildren. He will always be my hero. # 1!
Mary Jordan (née Reilly)



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June 22, 2009

Barbara & family,
I will miss the greatest brother ever. Bob was very dear.
Sister Pat

Betty Lloyd

June 22, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad,. To know he is at peace now, will help you cope over the coming weeks. My heart and prayers go out to you during this very difficult time, may it help you to know, you are in my thoughts. God Bless.

Betty (Lloyd)

Kilian Ganly

June 21, 2009

Sending you all my deepest condolences! My heart goes out to you.

Mary Reilly Cahill

June 21, 2009

How blessed am I to have had Bob as my oldest brother.He offered me hope and guidance when I was in my teens and introduced me to the Cursillo movement.He was a tower of strength when we lost our brother Charlie and our dad.Each one who had the pleasure of knowing Bob will retell stories of him with laughter,sweetness and sorrow.
Bob is free. He sits with his Lord- free to laugh,dance and sing. The denizens of heaven have gained a sweet companion! I can only imagine the shouts of welcome when he crossed over the threshold !I believe he will always be just a breath away. Bless all those whose hearts are in pain and know that you are not alone.Love Mary

Louise Rendine McNamara

June 20, 2009

Barbara,Clare and family..Bob went thru school with my late husband..Bob via emails was very supportive to us when Vinny was ill and to me after his passing..He had wit..intelligence..compassion and always had something interesting to say..I will miss his missives dearly..and am so pleased that Bob and Vinny were able to get together at their last class reunion...My condolences to the Reilly family ..My thoughts and prayers will include Bob and all the Reilly family..He will be missed but not forgotten...He was a wonderful compassionate..thoughtful human being..God bless Bob and God bless to all of Bob's family..

Louise Rendine McNamara

June 20, 2009

To The Reilly family..
I will never forget the support and humor that Bob gave to me via emails during my late husband's illness and after his passing...Both attended Sacred Heart and EPHS together and last saw each other at their class reunion..Bob's missives were always delightful to read.he was a gentelman and a very intelligent kind human being..Please know that Bob won't be forgotten and that he and all the Reilly family..especially my close friend..Clare will be in my thoughts and prayers..May God bless you all..

Jeanne Wylie-Sadler

June 20, 2009

Claire and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you now. May he rest in peace.

Fr. John Peterson

June 19, 2009

No words of mine can mean much now. Your loss is far too great and much too close. But in behalf of our Dominican Community here at PC I want to make known to you Barbara, and to all in the family, our deepest sympathy.
At a time such as this nothing anyone says makes much sense, Perhaps better than most, I know that. But it is my hope that the words of a gifted Trappist monk might help. Thomas Merton wrote of death: "It's where the hills end...and the stars begin." Robert's "hills" are over now. It's his time to be with the "stars" and their Maker. May the deep, inner, peace that thought can bring be with each of you, especially now, and may Mary, the temple in whom God's Son became a priest, keep you all in her care. With His Love and all mine,
For the Alumni/ae of PC
JSP National Chaplain

Clare Reilly Lavallee

June 19, 2009

I will miss you so much, my dear Brother Bob.. you always were there for me.. You were the GREATEST BROTHER.
Barbara and nieces and nephew - my deepest condolences and prayers for all of you.. LOVE, CLARE

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