Edward "Pal" F. Reilly, Jr.

Edward "Pal" Reilly, Jr. Dover, NH – Edward "Pal" Reilly, Jr., 86 of Dover died Tuesday September 15, 2015 at the Hyder Family Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1928 in Dover the son of Edward and Lavina (Christie) Reilly, Sr., graduated from Dover High School and has resided in this area all of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post #8 of Dover. Pal was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service having worked in Dover for more than 43 years. In his retirement, he was a bus driver for the Dover School System for several years. He was a loving husband of 62 years, and cherished father and grandfather. He enjoyed being a part of his two granddaughters lives, attending various recitals, concerts and sporting events. He loved his family dearly. Members of his family include his wife of 62 years, Carolyn (McShane) Reilly of Dover; his son, Edward F. Reilly, III and his wife, Sheila of Rollinsford; his daughter, Lee-Anne Sanfacon and her husband, Louis of Rochester; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Reilly of Washington, D.C and Megan Sanfacon of Rochester; his cousin, Doug Brooks; and several nieces and nephews. A time of visiting will be held Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. Burial will follow in St. Mary New Cemetery. If desired, memorials in his name may be made to Friends of Hyder Family Hospice House (Check payable to FHFHH) 285 County Farm Rd., Dover, NH 03820.