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James O'Reilly Obituary

James "Jay" O'Reilly. Age 62. Beloved husband for 31 years to Sandy O'Reilly. Loving father of Hillary (Adam) Fitzgerald and Hanna O'Reilly. Dear son of the late Joseph and Marie Barra O'Reilly. Loving brother of Patrice (late Mike) Benschneider and Timothy (Lisa) O'Reilly. Dearest son-in-law of Diane and the late Kenneth Gerdes. Fond brother-in-law of Kenneth (Linda) Gerdes, Nora Nolan, Timothy (Peg) Gerdes, Jeffrey (Lora) Gerdes, Thomas Gerdes, Gary (Josh Atterberry) Gerdes, Matt Gerdes, Sharon Gerdes and Mark (Kelly) Gerdes. Loving uncle, cousin, friend, neighbor and co-worker to many. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 A.M. from The Brady-Gill Funeral Home 16600 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park to St. Stephen Church. Mass 11:15 A.M. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2-9 P.M. 40 year member of Pipefitter's Local #597; 40 year dedicated employee of Meccon Industries. Assistant Head Usher at St. Stephen Church. Jay was an avid and devout Chicago sports fan. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Jeff Ford

February 25, 2020

Jay always had a smile on his face. He was a great guy he will truly be missed.

Jim Cook

February 25, 2020

Jays fun loving nature and great sense of humor were gifts to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Rest In Peace my old St Walter and Blue Island friend you were liked, loved and will be missed.

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Joe Sparacio

February 21, 2020

So sad to hear of Jays passing. I will always remember him as being bigger than life, with a smile and sense of humor to match. My heartfelt condolences to Jays family. He will be missed by many in this realm.

MARGARET SHELTON

February 21, 2020

Jay was a very humble and all around pleasant person to be around and work with.
no words can express my condolence, prayers are with the family.

Cindy Galati McInerney

February 20, 2020

So very sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to all of Jays family. Cindy Galati McInerney and Jayne (Galati) Ntanos.

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24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Brady-Gill Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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25

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Brady-Gill Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

25

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. Stephen Church.

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