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John was lots of fun. I had the privilege to know him at Powers High......kelly
Kelly Ross
February 27, 2025 | School
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John Robert O'Reilly
Flint, Michigan
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Flint, Michigan
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Send FlowersO'REILLY, John Robert - Of Flint, age 49, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, Father Tim MacDonald officiating. Per John's wishes, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to an education fund for John's children. Visitation 2PM-9PM Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed 6:15PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Visitation at the church 9:30AM Thursday until the time of the Mass. John was born in Flint on May 23, 1959, the son of Michael and Dorothy O'Reilly and was a lifelong resident of Flint. John graduated from Powers High School, Class of 1977. On July 20, 1990, he married Laura Updike in Flint. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. John was an avid hunter who also enjoyed camping and boating. He was a hockey player and coach. John ran in the Crim Festival of Races for many years. His favorite race was the St. Patrick's Day Run. John was employed with Applegate Chevrolet as the Truck Sales Manager where he was a loyal employee for 23 years. Surviving are wife, Laura; Children, Jacob, Michael and Kelly; Parent, Michael O'Reilly of Topinabee, MI; Brothers, Patrick (Loretta) of Burton, Thomas of Flint; Sisters, Jan (Jim) VanGilder of Flushing, Kathleen (Thomas) Basile of West Bloomfield, MI, Maureen Bryant of Indian Trails, NC; Aunts, Margaret Brushaber of Ann Arbor; Noreen Belill of Clio; Nieces, nephews and cousins. Many friends especially his lifelong friend, Wade (Cathy) Whitman of Topinabee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, in-laws, Darwin and Elaine Updike. Special thank you to the staff, especially the nursing staff, at Genesys Regional Medical Center and Genesys Hospice Care Center for their outstanding care. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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To family and friends,
I am so sorry to hear about John. It is unbelievable. I am a grad of '77 and there was a group of us that hung out in the early years. He was so kind and unassuming. Know that there is much love and compassion for you at this time, Laura, for you and your children. Hold on...
Janet (Reid) Sallee
January 06, 2009 | Lakewood, CO
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Laura, Jacob, Michael and Kelly,
Blessed are those who mourn foe they will be comforted...
As one of the Colorado cousins I have few but great, happy memories of time with John 'up North'. My family continues to keep you in our prayers.
Blythe and Aspen Niemeyer
December 31, 2008 | Littleton, CO
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I was very sorry to hear of John's passing, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My sister, Kathy, was in John's class at Powers and she just gave me the sad news. While I haven't personally spoken to John in many years, I often think about my "glory days" when John and I were on the same line on Power's Hockey team. It was always comforting to know that John was out there with me, and I'm sure he provided that same kind of comfort and confidence to his family and friends. I...
Paul Macksood
December 22, 2008 | Greensboro, NC
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Laura and Kids, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennifer Hawkins
December 20, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
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To the entire O'Reilly family:
I played a little men's league hockey with John over the years. He always was a class person. May friends and loved ones gather and have warm memories.
Michael Crane
December 18, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
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Laura, Jacob, Michael, and Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about John. I worked at the daycare and took care of Jacob when he was a baby. You and John were two of my favorite people. John always had a smile and kind words to say. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
Angie (Couturier) Johnston
Angie Johnston
December 18, 2008 | Burton, MI
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Dear Laura and children,
Bernie and I were so saddened to hear of your loss. We remember the good times we had with your family when the boys played hockey together.
May God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Dorothy and Bernie Novack
{Brendan and Alec Olson's grandmother and grandfather}
Dorothy Novack
December 18, 2008 | Grand Blanc, MI
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Laura and family,
We are sad to hear of John's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Peter, Jenny, Bobby, Megan & Luke Lynch
December 18, 2008 | Fenton, MI
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