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86 of Scottsdale passed away on February 27th, 2010. Nancy attended the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr then Bryn Mawr College and served in the Marine Corp during WWII as an airplane mechanic stationed in Oklahoma. Nancy was an accomplished vocal performer both as a soloist and chorus member Nancy moved to Phoenix in 1979 where her son Dwight was the co-owner of KDKB radio. Nancy was an active member of the Phoenix Camelback Seventh Day Adventist Church. Nancy was married to legendary broadcaster John Egan O'Reilly for forty-five years. Jack died in August 2005. She had a son from a previous marriage Charles Dwight Wood Tindle-deceased, as well as Allen Egan O'Reilly of Atlanta and Peter Dawson O'Reilly of Prescott Valley. She is survived by three step-children: Marguerite Lavino of Philadelphia, John Egan O'Reilly Jr. of Rhode Island, and Robert Laux O'Reilly of Norfolk Virginia. She has four grandchildren: Evan Egan O'Reilly and Aidan Taylor O'Reilly of Atlanta, and Keegan Shane O'Reilly and Connor Dawson O'Reilly of Prescott Valley. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday March 12th at 2:00 at Phoenix Camelback Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5902 East Camelback rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of The Valley, Eckstein Center, 9494 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy O'Reilly
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Scott Jones
March 12, 2010
O'Reilly Family:
I have known Nancy since she moved to the valley and we were fast friends. We got to know each other because I was friends with her oldest son Dwight.
After Dwight's passing Nancy and I stayed in touch for lunch and visits.
Tom Wright
March 6, 2010
I'd like to extend my sympathy to the O'Reilly family. Although I met Nancy only a few times, I can testify as to her strength, dignity, and courage in the face of adversity. The Seventh Day Adventist Church is a beautiful place to say goodbye, and if I cannot be there in person on Friday I will certainly be there in spirit. I'll also make a donation to Hospice of the Valley, in gratitude for the compassionate services they provide to those who are passing as well as those who are left behind.
Patrick Rice
March 2, 2010
Dear O'Reilly Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family.
We will never forget the bravery and enormous sacrifice of her generation.
I read too many obituaries in search of Marines so our organization can recognize them, I only wish I could have met this courageous woman to listen to her stories of being in the Marine Corps.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
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