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Richard Reilly Obituary
Captain Richard John Reilly, USMC, OFS, was born September 24, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. He died age 89 in Upper Arlington. Richard graduated from St. Ignatius High School and attended John Carroll University before being selected by the NROTC and sent to the University of Wisconsin where he graduated in June 1951. He was commissioned a second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and was sent to the Korean War where he commanded a machine gun platoon. When the war ended, he joined the Marine Reserves and was promoted to Captain. In civilian life, he was an officer with several large insurance brokerage firms including Alexander & Alexander and Marsh & McClennan. During his lifetime, Richard was drawn to the Franciscan Order and became professed as a Lay Franciscan. He observed his 54th anniversary with the Order in 2018. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Joy Harriman Reilly; sons, Michael Reilly, Brian Reilly, Sean Reilly, and Patrick Reilly; daughters, Therese Roberto and Colleen Reilly; and 13 grandchildren. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday at the EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 4661 Kenny Rd. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 am Saturday at St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Rd. Visit www.egn-ryan.com for condolences.
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Therese Roberto
May 9, 2020
After a day of saturday golfing Dad would come home and pile as many kids in his car for the beverage store visit. In the days where pop was a rare treat we could get our own can along with pretzels. A simple trip with Dad singing made us feel special!
May 26, 2018
Semper Fi Richard. R.I.P.
Jim Ayers
John MacKinnon
May 22, 2018
Dear Reilly family,
Met Dick at Columbus Country Club where we both would walk 9 holes together and enjoyed conversations about sports, our families, and our faith. So proud of his children.
A true gentleman!
God bless Dick.
Terri Roberto
May 15, 2018
May God hold you in his loving arms and may the angels sing a lovely tune as you are lifted up to a heavenly family. All is peaceful and serene. Your reward for all the hard work and life lessons.
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