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Captain Peter Vincent REILLY

Captain Peter Vincent REILLY obituary, Hamilton, ON

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P.X. Dermody Funeral Homes - Upper Gage Avenue

796 Upper Gage Avenue

Hamilton, Ontario

Peter REILLY Obituary

(Captain, Burlington Fire Department) Peacefully at his residence with his children at his side, on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Peter Reilly in his 60th year. Beloved Son of Vyvyan and Russell Reilly. Loving father of Shaughn, Kyra and Zack, Quinn, and Kael. Dear brother of Michael (Jane), Edwin (Jane), Matthew (Anne Marie), Therese (Tom) Kelly, and Patrick (Jennifer). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter was a graduate of St. Thomas More High School, Hamilton and the University of Western Ontario, King's University College. He became a Firefighter with the Etobicoke Fire Department before joining the Burlington Fire Department in 1989, where over a 30 year service he rose to the rank of Captain in 2009, where he was highly respected by his peers. He dedicated many hours to volunteering with St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby, McMaster Children's Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Grimsby, coaching hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and football in the Grimsby area. One thing very evident in Peter's life was his devout Catholic Faith through which he derived much of his strength. A special mention to Fr. Rico Passero, and Lt. Col. Fr. Ed Jankowski of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby, for their friendship and spiritual guidance. This faith ingrained in him a peaceful kindness which he shared with all. The family is grateful for the care provided to Peter by St. Elizabeth Nurses, Dr. Sebastien Hotte and the Oncology Team at Juravinski Hospital. Visitation at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby ON, on Tuesday, and Wednesday March 2nd and 3rd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, all visitors must register through the funeral home's website (www.dermodys.com) or by telephone at (905) 388-4141, with masking and social distancing rules in effect. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby on Thursday, March 4th at 11 a.m. To register for Mass attendance please register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-joseph-grimsby-funeral-mass-for-peter-reilly-march-4-1100am-tickets-143848969139. For livestreaming of Mass go to https://www.facebook.com/StJoesGrimsby. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Ancaster. The family would appreciate any donations in Peter's honour be made to McMaster Children's Hospital, Child Life Services Dept., or Juravinski Cancer Centre. Online condolences to www.dermodys.com Peter's life was full, and much of his happiness during life was at the Reilly family cottage at Beckley Beach, Lake Erie. A devoted proud father, his greatest gift was his four children.

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Mar. 1, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter REILLY

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Ron Ketcheson

June 7, 2021

Regrettably, these condolences come late but I only found out by chance that Peter Reilly had passed away - a harsh blow to the Reilly family and the sad loss of a son, brother, a husband and a father of four. My connection to the Reilly family was through my time at what was then called St. Jerome's college. Mike was a former resident of that place in time. I still have good memories of Mike, Jane, Matthew and Mike's parents Russel and Vyvyan. A great down to earth family who were always fun to be around. I extend my sympathy to all of you who treasured their time with Peter and I hope that the good memories of your time with him will help to sustain you now.

Juli Temple Shore

June 2, 2021

My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the entire Reilly family. I knew the Reilly's as a child, when they lived on South Oval, and I was flooded with memories of those years when I read the sad news of Peter's death in the recent King's alumni magazine.

Mark Callaghan

March 17, 2021

I remember Peter, he was a great guy. My condolences to the family.

Teresa Iannino

March 4, 2021

Our deepest condolences to his family May you find comfort in cherished memories and knowing that he was a kind and gentle man
We feel honoured that we met Peter along our life’s journey He will always be remembered as a good friend.We like to express our heartfelt sympathy
Tony and Teresa Iannino

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Noreen McGibney

March 2, 2021

So very sorry to read this. Happy memories of Pete at Sts. Peter and Paul and STM. Deepest condolences to the family.

regina choromanskis

March 2, 2021

My sincere condolence to the Reilly family. Family was important to them and it showed when they got together. Serra prayers have gone out from the Halton club

Kathleen Kelly

March 1, 2021

I have known Peter a long time. He was one of the kindest, gentle st man with a great sense of humor. He was a friend to many and would do anything to help someone in need. He will be greatly missed. Sending prayers for his famiky

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Memorial Events
for Peter REILLY

Mar

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, ON

Mar

2

Vigil

4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, ON

Mar

2

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, ON

Mar

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

135 Livingston Ave.,, Grimsby, ON

Mar

4

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Churc

135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby, ON

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796 Upper Gage Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8V 4K4