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Michael O'Reilly Obituary

Loving father, grandfather, son, brother; 44

FITCHBURG -- Michael S. O'Reilly, 44, of Fitchburg, died Friday, May 25, in Leominster Hospital.

Mike was born in China Lake, California on March 20, 1968, son of David O'Reilly and Patricia (Everson) Jacobs.

He worked in construction and was a true outdoorsman. He loved skiing, but most of all he loved his family, especially playing with his grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he leaves his children, Michael S. O'Reilly Jr. and Matthew L. O'Reilly of CA, Steven T. O'Reilly, Christopher M. Strong, and Ashley E. O'Reilly, all of Fitchburg; brother, Daniel Joy of CA; in-laws, Cynthia and Clinton Strong of Clinton; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Julie Ann O'Reilly on April 5, 2012.

O'REILLY -- Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 2-4 P.M. in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sentinel & Enterprise from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2012.

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Cyndi Cook'Gilliam

June 12, 2012

Thank you for being there for me when we were young bro, Peace out<3

Leslie Heinold/ Ermini

June 2, 2012

I am very sorry to hear about Mike's passing....again too young and too soon! He was a kind person and was always good to Ross and my family....Stay Strong He will be sadly missed.

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