Richard Rolin O'Reilly, MD

Rich was a really enjoyable guy. He did not belong to our Breakfast Rotary Club but was almost always a weekly guest. He liked getting up early and being around everyone. Always had a good story to tell and donated to many of our fundraising events.

I was a resident in general surgery at the US Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA from 1980 to 84 and Dr. O'Reilly was one of my attending surgeons for that period. I remember him as gruff but kind and it was obvious to us that he cared for us as residents. He was an excellent surgeon and a wonderful teacher, with so much confidence and abilty that he was quick to turn over an operation to the residents he deemed ready for the task. I left the residency feeling well prepared to go out and practice my...

Precious Carol Ann, I am so sad hear of Dr. O'Reilly 's passing. You and he are two Bakersfield legacies that I will always treasure. Calling on your office 33 years ago was really one of the highlights of my dme career. The kindest Dr and nurse, the jokes and the stories of your lives are etched in my memory. I will never forget being in Dr Ronnie Claibournes office for an outpatient procedure and Dr said, I am so sorry Bernadette, you have to have this done in the hospital. Next...

Dear Carol Ann and Family, Our deepest condolences from fellow veterans

My most sincere condolences and heartfelt love. Gena Kay

Sorry I missed the service. No one kinder or more aware of what the troops went through. God Bless him and his wonderful family

Dr O´Reilly was a god sent to me when I needed it.His compassion and his staff´s I contemplated suicide and they kept me on the phone until someone got home.. I thank god I had him for my doctor. I´m so sorry for your loss ,Julia Estrada

It was an honor to know Richard. I will miss his mentorship, warm smile, and humor.

I had the honor and pleasure to work with Dr OReilly for many years at Mercy Hospital. Always with a ready smile,quick wit and a deep sense of caring and compassion for his patients. He knew the staff by name and understood we all had an important role to play. I loved working with him . Patty Gabel RN