David F. Reilly

David F. Reilly, 34, musician, song writer and vocalist, died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. He was formerly of Ambler. He was born in Washington, D.C. May 5, 1971. David was a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School class of 1989. He took to music at an early age but started to hone his skills seriously at age 17. David was a multi-talented musician, songwriter and recording artist. David, along with a friend, eventually formed the psuedo-industrial electrorock band "God Lives Underwater", playing at various venues in the local area and also toured internationally. The first album debuted in 1995 and they have released more since. Their music can be heard on air, on recordings and on various movie soundtracks. David was planning on releasing a solo album titled "David Reilly" this coming January. David is survived by his parents, Francis X. Reilly of North Wales and Linda L. Bechtel of Lancaster; a sister, Gretchen M. Runner of Ambler; a nephew, Billy Runner of Ambler; a grandmother, Helen R. Bechtel of Hanover; his fianc<6> Rachel Shirley of Philadelphia, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, William B. Bechtel, Sr. and paternal grandparents, Phillip C. and Margaret E. Reilly. The funeral will be held Friday with visitation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for relatives and friends at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial contributions in David's name can be sent to a charity of one's choice.