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Dr. Hugh Edward O'Reilly Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porter's Funeral Home

111 Chamberlain Highway

Berlin, Connecticut

Hugh O'Reilly Obituary

Dr. Hugh Edward O'Reilly, Sr., 76, of Kensington, husband of Sylvia (Roberts) O'Reilly, died Thursday morning, (January 23, 2003) at his home. Born in New York City, he received his Bachelor's degree from St. Peter's College, his Medical degree from New York State Medical College, served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, and was an associate at New Britain Obstetrics and Gynecology Group on Hart Street until his retirement. Dr. O'Reilly served as the Chief of OB/GYN at New Britain General Hospital, was an associate professor at the University of Connecticut Medical School, and was an elected member of the Berlin Board of Education. He was a member of St. Paul's Church, the Shuttle Meadow Country Club, and the Central Connecticut Radio Controlled Model Airplane Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Kelly and John Considine of Stamford; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Biff J. and Jeanne O'Reilly of Greenwich, Hugh E. O'Reilly, Jr. of New York City, and Daniel G. O'Reilly of Charlestown, MA; three brothers and sisters-in-law, James P. and Jane O'Reilly of Greenville, SC, Eugene and Delores O'Reilly of Ridgewood, NJ, and Edward J. and Donna O'Reilly of Kansas City, MO; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and John Harkins of Fernandina Beach, FL; two grandsons, Christopher and Edward O'Reilly; an uncle, The Rev. Daniel Lanahan O.F.M.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, 9 a.m. from Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington, with a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church on Alling Street. Spring burial will be in Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, NH. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to The George Bray Cancer Center, New Britain General Hospital, P.O. Box 100, New Britain 06050-9923. Directions can be found at www. portersfuneral.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Hugh O'Reilly

20 Entries

January 16, 2021

Awesome just like his brother jimmy let. Cmdr

Ann Paradis

February 22, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the O'Reilly family!! I too am a former patient of Dr. O'Reilly. He delivered all three of my children. I was a patient from 1986 until he retired and "forced" me to find another doctor. He was a great man and always took time to hear my problems "of the month" - especially during a difficult pregnancy. He was an asset for NBGH and will surely be missed. Always remember the good times. Be strong and proud! God Bless your entire family!! He was a GREAT man!!

Joanne Cocola Nose

January 28, 2003

Dr. Hugh Edward O'Reilly

A remarkable man who became an outstanding physician. My two children entered this world and touched his hands first. It was my heart that he touched for over 15 years as he provided the best medical care possible.

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Remembrance keeps him near.

Henry Kaplan

January 28, 2003

My grief and sense of loss is proportionate to the respect and admiration I felt for the privilege of being Hugh O'Reilly's associate for over forty five years. His morality, his sense of high regard for all people, his unusual dedication and professional skill enriched the community and all he met.

He loved his profession and was most grateful for the love of his family. His wife Sylvia brought life to his days.

I share your grief.

Dr. Henry Kaplan

Howard Odishoo, Jr.

January 25, 2003

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. O'Reilly. He was my wife's OBGYN when we lived in CT. and he delivered five of our six children. I enjoyed his humor and wit. He will be missed. Our thoughts go out to the O'Reilly family.

Howard & Kim Odishoo

Lorraine Stanhope

January 25, 2003

I am so sorry to have just read about the passing of an awesome doctor and person. Dr. O'Reilly solved a medical problem, that I had many years ago. Because of him, I was able to have 3 beautiful children.........God Bless all of you, his family....I share your pain.

Gail Krause

January 25, 2003

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. O'Reilly's family on the loss of a great man. It was 35 years today that Dr. O'Reilly delivered into my arms my second son. Dr. O'Reilly will always live on in my memories as being the finest and most understanding gynecologist I've had a chance to meet.

Maryann Matway

January 25, 2003

To all of Dr. O'Reilly's family, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband/father. My mother was his patient, he delivered our two children and then he was our daughter's doctor. Not only were his medical skills the best, but his warmth, sense of humor, and wonderful bedside manner completed the picture. We will keep him in our prayers. Thank you Dr. O'Reilly for all you did for our family and for the thousands of other families.

John and Maryann Matway

Penny Stankoski

January 25, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. O'Reilly. He was my Doctor for over 17 years and he delivered both of my children. He was a gentle man who always put the patient first. He will be missed.

Judi Pancoast

January 24, 2003

My sympathy to the family of Dr. O'Reilly. He was my Ob-Gyn for over 30 years. His professionalism,wit

and care for his patients, should be

an inspiration to others.

May God bless him

AnnMarie Kloiber

January 24, 2003

My thoughs and prayers are with Mrs.O'Reilly and all of his extended family. Dr O'Reilly delivered all three of my children and for that I will be forever grateful. He will be missed by many.

Alma Seaburg

January 24, 2003

A wonderful man ,I have had the pleasure of being his patient. He delivered my children and saved my life twice. My paryers are with his family, Heaven is a better place with him there,

Attorney Edward Dutkiewicz

January 24, 2003

My condolences to the family of Doctor O'Reilly. I worked with him for years, providing anesthesia services as an employee of the Anesthesia Group at New Britain Hospital. Doctor O'Reilly was a pleasure to work with.

Constance Caron

January 24, 2003

May the family of Dr.O'Reilly find the strength for healing, from the many who respected him. A doctor's doctor, was how he was referred to by the nurses and assitants as I was going to be operated on. And I was proud to refer to him as "my doctor". Thankyou Dr.O'

M/M Richard F Kelly Kelly

January 24, 2003

We are deeply saddened and our prayers are with you daily.

Sincerely,

Dick & Rita

Domenica Brown

January 24, 2003

With deepest sympathy.

Toni Rackliffe Berlandy

January 24, 2003

Kelly, Biff, Hugh & Dan,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your father was wonderful man, who gave so much to all of his patients. Many babies were welcomed into this world by your dad, what better way to begin a life?

I will always remember his kindness towards me when my mother passed away. His gentleness brought me much comfort and for that I am forever grateful.

Please know that you are not alone in your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Niedermayer

January 24, 2003

Dr. O'Reilly was a great person,

wonderfull Physician, and was the

doctor who delivered my son's. I

had the honor and pleasure of knowing him.

PATRICIA RAMETTA

January 24, 2003

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DR O'REILLY. HE WAS MY DOCTOR FOR OVER 35 YRS. HE WAS A GENTLE AND CARING MAN AND I HAD DEEP RESPECT FOR HIM. HE WAS A LEGEND IN NEW BRITAIN. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS.

Barbara and Joseph Bernardi

January 24, 2003

We were saddened to learn of Dr. O'Reilly's passing. We valued his gentle expertise and guidance as a physician, a friend and a confidante. He will be missed by many and loved by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family during this most difficult period of mourning.

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