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John O'Reilly Obituary
AGE: 85 • Hollywood, FL
John James (Jay) O'Reilly, 85, of Hollywood, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Born July 25, 1931 in Teaneck, NJ to the late John and Kathleen O'Reilly, he was the eldest of 6 children. Jay graduated from Teaneck High School in 1948 and went on to receive a BS in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College, NY after serving 2 years in the United States Army. He retired from the Port Authority of NY & NJ after 33 years of service. He was married to the late Lorraine Thierer O'Reilly in 1957. Together they built a home in Hilton Park, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. After Lorraine's passing in September 1972, Jay singularly raised 5 children between the ages of 7 and 14. He remarried again in 1998 to Anne Johnson and relocated to Hollywood, FL in 2008.
He is predeceased by his brother Michael O'Reilly, and sister Maureen Hoare, and is survived by his sisters Lenore O'Reilly, Anne Russell, and his brother Francis O'Reilly. Also surviving are his wife, AJ O'Reilly, his daughters Elizabeth, Jeanette and Michelle, his son James and wife Lisa, son Robert and wife Kathi, stepdaughter Lisa and husband Rob Mazzola, stepson Craig Johnson and wife Stephanie, stepdaughter Nina and husband Alex Rothacker, and 7 grandchildren: Collin and Quinn O'Reilly both actively serving in the United States Marines, Rachel and Claire O'Reilly, Grace Johnson, & Annika and Luca Rothacker.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Highlands, NJ where he served for many years. Jay loved crossword puzzles, working with his hands, telling stories of old and spending time with his family. He deeply loved his family and will be greatly missed by them all.
A memorial service honoring the life of Jay O'Reilly will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH), 151 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to OLPH St. Vincent De Paul Society.
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Priscilla O'Neil Halvey
February 5, 2017
Dear O'Reilly Clan,I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed. There isn't a time going back in memory that he isn't part if the great times had in Hilton Park in the days where everyone had a bunch of kids that grew up together and stayed friends. My sincerest condolences to all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Priscilla O'Neil Halvey
Walt and Joyce Behrens
February 5, 2017
Dear O'reilly family. So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and father to all of you. May you all remember the great times you had with him. Walt and Joyce Behrens remember so many great times with your Mom and Dad. Blessings to all
Trish O'Halloran
February 5, 2017
To the O'Reilly Family,
My condolences to you all. You're dad was a strong, wonderful man who took care of all of you wonderfully! May he rest in peace.
Trish O'Halloran & Family
February 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. God bless. Dawn (Davidson) Sanguinetti
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
February 5, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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