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Rose Reilly Obituary
Sister Rose Patricia Reilly, O.P., formerly Eileen R. Reilly, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, New York, for the past 72 years died on October 14, 2014 in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Sister Rose Patricia was 91 years of age.
Sister Rose Patricia was born to Rose Farley Reilly and Patrick Reilly on March 5, 1923, in Bronx, New York. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic on January 25, 1942 from St. Frances of Rome Parish, Bronx, N.Y. Sister received the Dominican habit on September 7, 1942, professed her first vows September 8, 1943, and her final vows on September 8, 1946.
Sister held the B.S. in education from Manhattan College and the M.A. in Religious Education from Providence College. She did additional Post Graduate Study, at Hunter College, and Fordham University both in New York City. Sister Rose Patricia pursued studies in Alcoholism Education at South Oaks hospital, Amityville, NY, West Virginia University, University of Delaware, and Duke University, NC.
Sister Rose's many years of active ministry were devoted to education as a teacher and principal as well as counselor for alcohol and chemical dependency. She ministered in the following schools in the Archdiocese of New York: St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Bronx, 1944-1950; St. Benedict's, Bronx, 1950-1953; Immaculate Conception, Amenia, NY, 1953-1955; Our Saviour's, Bronx, 1955-1964; St. Anselm's, Bronx, 1964-1965, Principal of St. Margaret's School, Pearl River, 1965-1969; Principal of both St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, 1969-1975 and St. Nicholas of Tolentine Elementary School, 1979-1981. Sister served the Blauvelt Congregation as Director of Ministry, 1976 - 1979. From 1981 until 2011, Sister served as Associate Director of the Office of New Directions a program designed to educate religious communities about alcohol, alcoholism and chemical dependency.
In addition to her religious congregation Sr. Rose Patricia is survived by her foster sister Elizabeth, her sister-in-law, Rosemary. a niece, and several nephews. Sister was predeceased by her sister Margaret and her brother, William Reilly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at: St. Dominic's Convent, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt, N.Y.
Wake: Sunday, October 19, 2014 2-5 PM; Evening Prayer: Sunday 4 PM; Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, 10:30 AM; Burial: St. Dominic's Convent Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, NY.
Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc.
88 South Broadway, Nyack, NY
(845) 358-0573
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Memories and Condolences
for Rose Reilly
Sr. Amelia DeMarco, O.P.
October 11, 2022
May Rose continue to be held in the arms of God. Her dear friend, Sr. Maurice will share in that love now. Their legacy of loving ministering to so many, lives on. May they Rest In Peace.
Sr. Amelia DeMarco, O.P., Sparkill Dominican
Rhonda Boccanfuso
October 11, 2021
Sister Rose was the best very caring. She will be missed.
Gail Hopkins
July 23, 2015
To the Reilly family and Sister Maurice,
Just learning of Sister Rose's passing after all this time. She was a beautiful, inspiration to me and many others. I am so eternally grateful to her for her love, understanding and compassion she showed in everything she did. She was and will continue to be an inspiration to me.
Love and peace,
Gail Hopkins
karen murray
October 28, 2014
Sister Rose was the loveliest woman. What a gift to be invited into her life. Sister Maurice and Sister Rose helped countless alcoholics and their families over all these years. What a beautiful ministry to make differences in so many lives.
Jane Fullerton
October 22, 2014
I am ever grateful for Sister Rose's words of compassion and love.. she was a lady of grace. Both Sister Rose and Sister Maurice have changed the lives of many! Thank you! My prayers and thoughts go out to all Rose's loved ones.
Kenny & Yvonne Weir
October 22, 2014
Thank you for all your work with us through the years. You will be missed.
Lisa Burns
October 21, 2014
Dear Sister Maurice and the entire extended family of Sister Rose...you have my deepest sympathy as you bear the loss of your beloved Rose. How lucky are so very many of us to have been touched by her in so many ways. Thank you for sharing her with us all these many years. I will always be grateful for her place in my heart. God Bless You All.
M Shaw
October 21, 2014
Thank you for your message Sister Rose. It made an important impact on me. Your light will continue to shine on in my heart.
October 21, 2014
Thank God for her service and that she touched my life. A beautiful woman.
Keri D
carol chaffee
October 21, 2014
So grateful to have had the opportunity to meet such a beautiful woman!
Love and prayers to her family and friends. xxoo
October 21, 2014
Dear Sr. Maurice & Sisters in Sparkhill,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family on the recent loss of Sister Rose. I know she wouldn't trade places with us but I know how dearly she will be missed.
All Our Love,
Julie, Elmar & William Vaher
October 21, 2014
She was an inspiration to me and will be greatly remembered by many.
Norma Alexander, Madison, NH
October 20, 2014
Sincere condolences to the Reilly family.
John 5: 29.
October 19, 2014
So sorry to hear this news but grateful to have had our paths cross on our journeys of life. RIP
Beth D
Grafton,MA
Amelia DeMarco
October 19, 2014
Dear Sr. Maurice,
Rose was an angel in your life.
She will continue to be, although in a different way.
Love, prayers, and sympathy to you and her family.
Marylee Gilchrist
October 18, 2014
What a beautiful gift was Sr. Rose's presence in our lives. Prayers and peace to Sr. Maurice and Sr. Rose's family.
Ann D
October 18, 2014
She lit the path for many of us.
Barbara Graham
October 18, 2014
Her work here was done. She will be very much missed. She carried the message so beautifully. Barbara G.
October 18, 2014
So sadden by the news. But as Sister Maurice would say. Her work was finished. I know she is holding the door open for all of us
Rhonda Boccanfuso
October 18, 2014
To Sister Rose Family & Sister Maurice
Rest in peace Sister Rose I will miss your beautiful smile and your wonderful advise at our retreats in Rhode Island. I loved when you answered the phone at The Office Of New Direction. Sister Maurice has another angel in heaven watching over her and us.
October 17, 2014
God has called one of his angels home,
Kelly Doyle
S B
October 17, 2014
I am so sorry for the family's loss. May you draw close to the God of all comfort through prayer and He will give you peace and strength. Phillipians 4:6,7
Katie Hidenfelter
October 17, 2014
I was saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Sister Rose. She was a bright light shinning for all who knew her. She enriched my life, and will be missed.
Mary Hill
October 16, 2014
RIP Sr.. Rose....you and Sr. Maurice were very important in my life and my continued recovery and spirituality. You will be missed. We all love you.
Mary Hill of Ashland, MA.
Joseph Keary
October 16, 2014
May God receive His devoted daughter home to His side. I was one of Sister Rose Patricia's students at St Margarets in Pearl River. She was devoted to the education and development of her students and as I have grown more mature, I appreciate all she did for me. As a fellow Manhattan Jasper, I pray: Eternal rest be upon her and may His perpetual light shine upon her.
Joanne Rocco-Fogarty
October 15, 2014
Not only was I student at St Margaret's School in Pearl River during the time that Sister Rose was the Principal there, but as an adult, I was blessed to participate in numerous retreats given by her and Sr. Maurice who was the director of New Directions. I am forever indebted to her for the kindness and wisdom she showed me at those times. And will forever remember her charming sense of humor. Rest peacefully with God, dear Sister Rose.
Barbara Garbarczyk
October 15, 2014
I share in the loss of the Sisters of St. Dominic as Sister Rose was a very special person in my life. Her honesty and humor will be missed, but I am sure all who loved her will have fond and vivid memories. She is now praying for all of us.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
October 15, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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