Thomas Reilly

Thomas Reilly

AGE: 97 • Palm Beach Shores, Fl.

Thomas Reilly, 97, of Palm Beach Shores, Florida, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the Hospice of Palm Beach in West Palm Beach Florida. He was born on December 15, 1913 in Coatbridge, Scotland to Roseanne and Thomas Reilly. He served in the British army through the entire length of World War II He was a gunner in Dumbarton Scotland defending against the Luftwaffe before being dispatched to the various campaigns in 13 other countries before the war was over. In 1947, he and his wife, Margaret, immigrated to the United States and settled in Detroit Michigan, where he worked in the automotive industry. In 1959, they relocated to Brooklyn New York where he was employed as a chef for Trans World Airlines until he retired to Florida. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the world and usually vacationed in Scotland and Ireland every year. What made him the happiest was singing the old Scottish and Irish songs. He was the "4th Irish Tenor. He had a remarkable memory for music and lyrics and kept signing until the end of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret; his sons Thomas and Anthony Reilly, his daughters Kathleen Kenny and Roseleen Flaherty, grandchildren, Jennifer Muscarello, Michael Flaherty, Jessica Flaherty, Dennis Kenny, Shannon Kenny, Megan Kenny, Scott Reilly, great- granddaughter Kara Grace Muscarello; Son-in law Dennis, Daughters-in law Carolyn and Susan; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph's RC. Church, Hooper Avenue, Toms River, at 10:30 a.m., April 6, 2011. Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River following the service. In lieu of flower please send donations to Hospice of Palm Beach Foundation 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 • Tel: (561) 494-6888 • Fax: (561) 494-6889 • www.hpbcf.org