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Christine Reilly Obituary
CHRISTINE REKAS
REILLY
AGE: 82 LITTLE SILVER
Christine Rekas Reilly, 82, of Little Silver, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 16. 2009, at her home in Little Silver. Christine was a communicant of the Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. She was an avid bridge player, loved cooking and entertaining, but her biggest joy was her five grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as "Nana." Christine was also an avid supporter of Right to Life.
Christine was predeceased by her daughter, Deirdre Reilly, in August 1978; and her husband, Dr. William D. Reilly, January 2000. She is survived by three daughters, Maria Reilly of San Francisco, Calif., Andrea Reilly-Campoli of Montreal, Quebec, and Elise Pritchard of Rumson; and her five grandchildren, Billy, Charlotte, Michael, Brynn and Brett.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Christine's memory to Alzheimer's Association, Greater N.J. Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 or at www.alz.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gayle Maroulis
November 20, 2009
My condolences to the Reilly Family. We are sorry for you're loss. We'll miss Nana, but oh all those fond memories of Christmas Day Scrabble games!
November 19, 2009
So sorry to hear of Chris' passing. I enjoyed playing bridge with and against her at MBBC. She will be sorely missed.
Dot Rollo Lavallette,NJ
Gloria Ghedini
November 18, 2009
Dear Andrea, Maria, Elise,
I spoke at length to Andrea today but wish to re-iterate my sadness and yet my consolation that your mother is truly happy up there. What delectable Easter dinners she prepared! My mother seems to be heading that way, too.
Lots of love,
Gloria
I am sending a donation to Alzheimers.
Jo Ann Brune
November 18, 2009
Elise, Andrea and Maria: I'm so very sorry for your loss, and will remember your mother in my prayers. I'll miss her little laugh. Take care.
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