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CHARLES O'REILLY Obituary

O'REILLY, Charles Daniel Devoted Teacher Of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 1 after a long illness. He was raised in Rockport, MA, son of the late Charles A. and Frances O'Reilly and lived in Lexington more than 45 years. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Jill (Ruggeri), his son, Luke Carlos, and his daughter Rebecca. He received his Bachelors degree from U Mass Amherst, Masters in Education from Harvard, Masters in Special Education from Northeastern. He devoted himself to teaching, a profession he loved, and he was much loved by his students. He spent over 35 years in the Lexington Public Schools teaching general science, special education, chemistry and physics. His retirement years were spent bike riding, traveling and enjoying his family. Visiting hours at Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd, LEXINGTON, MA 02421, Thursday, Sept. 6, 4pm to 7pm. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Special Needs Arts Programs, P.O. Box 598, Lexington MA 02420 would be appreciated. Lexington 781-862-1800

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5, 2018.

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Elaine Sterzin

September 6, 2018

a wonderful man and an exceptional teacher. His love for his students was inspiring.

September 6, 2018

So very, very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and colleague. My deepest sympathies to Jill and his family. Dick Conant

September 5, 2018

My condolences to his family. I had Mr. O'Reilly for physics my junior year at LHS. I had badly injured my back and was bedridden for a month. Mr. O'Reilly, unannounced, dropped by the house, sat and talked with me for an hour and gave me four books to read. It was an act of kindness that stays with me to this day. - Jonathan Goldblatt

Cathy Abbot

September 4, 2018

Charlie was the person at LHS who helped me the most when I was a new teacher. I consulted him often for advice and ideas. He was a wonderful educator and generous coworker. I send my best wishes to his lovely wife, his son, and his daughter. He treasured his family and spoke of them many times during the years we worked together.

Laurie Newsome

September 4, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Jill, Luke and Rebecca. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The most touching thing about Dan was the love he had for his family. Whenever he was asked about his children, his eyes lit up with pride and joy! Luke and Rebecca are his legacy and a testament to the love he and Jill shared with each other and with them. Rest in peace.

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