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Anna McAveney Obituary

Anna Marie 'Rea' Reilly-Bosna-McAveney of Downingtown Anna Marie "Rea" Reilly-Bosna-McAveney, 56, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, Rea was the daughter of the late Anthony "Keene" and Anna Riccardo Viscichini and granddaughter of Josephine and Venturo Viscichini and Rosina and Bronzo Riccardo. She was a 1974 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School. Rea was most recently employed as a Sacristan for St. Joseph Church in Downingtown. She is survived by her children, Joseph Michael Reilly, Christopher Stephen Reilly, Alexandra Bosna and Stephen Bosna and grandson, Kane Bosna, all of Downingtown; brother, John Viscichini of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Frances M. Crawford of Daleville, Va., Joanne Chilla of Coatesville, Rosina Taraschi and Regina Martin, both of Downingtown; 24 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Francis V. and Anthony "Butchie" Viscichini and her husband, Michael J. Reilly. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 15th, at St. Joseph Church, 338 Manor Ave., Downingtown, where family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Downingtown. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the James J. Terry Funeral Home, Downingtown. To send online condolences, visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2013.

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April 8, 2014

We Miss you! We love You !

Michele

April 16, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Rea, just cannot get it out of my mind. She had a beautiful and genuine smile. Hope she is with Keene and Ann. Perhaps, she will see my father, Armand, and get a big hug. God Bless the family, especially her children. But, they should know that Anna Marie will still listen to them if they ever need to talk. She will console and protect them as they were the light of her life. May God Bless all.

George, Donna & Geoffrey Ciarlone

April 16, 2013

May God Bless Rea's children and family and may they take comfort in knowing that she is in Heaven and watching over you. Fly, fly, little wing, free from all your suffering.
You will be always be loved and missed.

Trish McNamara

April 15, 2013

To the Wonderful Family of Rea,
We are so very sorry for your loss and cannot imagine how you will go forward without her. We know that you will though, because she raised strong beautiful children to be wonderful capable adults. Please let us know if there is ever anything you need. Knowing she is at peace, may your Mom stay in your hearts and minds forever!
With love,
Trish and Michael McNamara

April 15, 2013

I loved her sense of humor, authenticity and beauty. I can only hope her kids will carry on all the beauty that she had to offer. Lots of love to all the family. I know she will be deeply missed.
Mia Bosna

frank clegg

April 15, 2013

Sorry for your loss, much love !

Renee Rodkey

April 14, 2013

Rea I will always remember your beautiful smile. May you rest in peace.

Colleen Felicioni

April 14, 2013

Ali, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom will forever be in your heart and memories. Please know we are thinking of you.
Love, Colleen & Brenna Felicioni

April 13, 2013

May God comfort all of you in your time of sorrow. I always admired Rea, as she was an especially sweet lady and so devoted at St. Joe's. Your family is in my prayers. God bless you all, Jackie Schumacher

Nora Cliggett Tammany

April 13, 2013

So sorry to learn of this lose to Rea's family, especially Rea's children, and friends. May God's grace comfort you through this most difficult time.

The Batten Family

April 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. May you take refuge in knowing that Rea is at peace now and in her glory with our Lord and Savior.

Rosy Hernandez-Briggs

April 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Nancy Reilly

April 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love, Nancy, Brendan and Samantha.

Dave and Kathy Klonicke

April 12, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to"rea's"children and family. She had the greastest smile. She wil be greatly missed.
We will keep you all in our prayers.

Kathie Berardone

April 12, 2013

Dear Sina and family, May all the beautiful memories of Rea comfort you now. Rea is home with her Father. May she be your guardian angel. With love, Kathie

April 12, 2013

Rea, I'll surely miss you. No matter what was going on in your own life you always made time to listen and talk with others. You always looked on the bright side and I will always remember you for that. To your family I am very sorry for your lose. Rea raised four very nice adults. Boy did she love her grandson. Kane you now have a special angel watching over you.

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