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William Reilly Obituary

REILLY - William A. Archie February 10, 2009. Age 79 of Williamsville; beloved husband of Lora M. (nee Badger) Reilly; dear father of Robin (Robert) Fuchs, Daniel (Kathy) Reilly, Susan (Bruce) Coleman, William (Debra) Reilly, Michelle (Paul) Schiske, Terrance (Sandra) Reilly, Lisa (Mark) Lurz and the late Michael (Lauren) Reilly; fond grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother of Donald (Patricia) Reilly and the late Richard (Doreen) and Sheila Reilly; uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8440 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:30 AM (assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NYS Division of Veteran Affairs. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1949-1953, where he received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon while aboard the USS Philippine Sea, he also received a letter of Commendation during a disasterous fire aboard the USS Boxer. Following his Naval service he joined his fathers business, William J. Reilly Food Brokers, in 1953. He was a past member of OLBS Holy Name Society in Depew. Share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
Published by Buffalo News from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2009.

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william brady

February 22, 2009

To the Reilly Family,
It's been 12 days since we stood by "Archie's Crib" and watched his fading into the other world that we can only imagine.
We grieved and we celebrated his extraordinary life.
He was more than a friend, he was a teacher.
He taught me how to get the most out of life. Didn't matter if we were speaking of our work; when he demonstrated how to prosper; Our social life, where he taught me to have the most enjoyable, pleasurable experiences one could ever hope for.
"Archie" taught me how to live to the fullest.
I'd like to write for hours but one example~ When Mike passed away at a way to early age, I believe it was on a Thursday, it was devastating. That Saturday following, Archie calls up about the triple crown race and asks
"Who gets first pick?" With that one question, he informs me that HIS life is strongly proceeding on and he expected everyone else to do likewise.

Anna Milone

February 16, 2009

Terry,

My sincere condolences for the passing of your father.

Anna Mlone

Bonnie McElligott (Lynch)

February 15, 2009

Dearest Reilly Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with each one of you. I will always fondly rememeber the memories of mona court. Your father was a great man and will be greatly missed. It is with great sadness I could not be there to pay my respects. If you need anything please rememeber you can count on the Lynch Family. Lisa I especially feel bad that I wasn't there for you. I cherish all the good times we shared together and I pray for you and your family through out this difficult time.

ZIGGY KUCEWICZ

February 13, 2009

An exceptional person, a one of a kind.A vocabulary unique to Archie. Words like "crumbcrusher", "rug rats" Always a pleasure to be with.He'll be missed by many. By now, God has put on his Green and has welcomed "Archie" to the Upper Old Sod.Thanks God for letting us have 'til now.

Norb Rehner

February 13, 2009

Dear Terry and Family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I can see now that enjoying life to the fullest with your family & freinds runs through you from your father. We share so many common good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. I will see you soon.

Sincerely,
Norb & The Roadtrip Guys

Jed, Amy and Riley O'Malley

February 12, 2009

Dear Terry, Sandy, and family,
We are thinking and praying for you at this time.

Gary Lubstorf

February 11, 2009

Hi Dan.. Sorry to hear of your loss.. My dad went through the same thing..and by the grace of the almighty, we did well. So the same to you and your family!

Tim & Judy Maggione

February 11, 2009

02.10.09

Dear Aunt Lora, Family & Friends of Bill:

We are saddened that we will not be present for the services in Buffalo.

Judy has known Bill as Uncle Bill for many years and I have known him during our 30 plus years of marriage. Wow there is no where to begin.

He was a great man and Christian soldier. He was larger than life. We both feel his loss deeply & will pray for you during this difficult time.

Family is what hold us all together. Bill always treated everyone as if they were a part of his family.

Allow us to never forget him, always remember him, always think of him during our lives and the one to come.

Bill lift us up and watch over us all as the Lord our God has for you. Amen.

Love,

Tim & Judy (Luther) Maggione

the Fila family

February 11, 2009

god bless, may you always have all the great memory of your dad. he was a special dad. he loved his family in good times and thru the bad. it was never a dull moment at the Reilly's house

Bridget DeVries

February 11, 2009

Dear Aunt Lora,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Bill I will always cherish. Although he was not my Uncle by blood, that is who I have always known him to be. Uncle Bill had such a humerous personality and always knew how to light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. I will remember him always. God Bless.
~ Bridget DeVries

With dear friends Bob & Joan Luther

February 11, 2009

Patty Derion

February 11, 2009

Terry & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.

Sincerely,
Patty Derion & boys

bill lynch & brady

February 11, 2009

We had a FRIEND for over 40 glorious years. We prayed together at mass, functions and retreats.We played softball on team # 3 Our Lady of the Bleesed Sacrament Depew. We partied and Drank until the sun came up. We bet on the triple crown~ The Derby, Preakness~
and Belmont Every year for over 25 years. Saw the Army/Navy Game after a laugh filled train ride to Philadelphia. We saw the first NHL Sabres game in Pittsburgh and the Bills play the next day. we bowled on a fun loving team in a Holy Name league on Thursdays and never cared who won.
We could continue this all day, but its tough typing through tears
Lynch & Brady

Sheila & John Pizzuto

February 11, 2009

Dear Aunt Lora & family,
Uncle Bill was like a second dad to me.He always had a witty thing to say. I am glad he was a part of my life and I'm sure he is now enjoying a pint or two with my dad.Our thoughts are with you during this time.Fondly,Sheila & John Pizzuto

Kevin Reilly and Family

February 11, 2009

To Aunt Lora and all my cousins:
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you during this most difficult time. May all of our many family memories bring comfort at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

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