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Bernadette Reilly Obituary
BERNADETTE M. "Bonnie" (nee Gimbel), on August 10, 2008, at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Thomas P. Reilly; loving mother of Thomas (Dawn), Lisa Mazzarelli (William), John (Darlene), Kimberly Taylor (Andrew) and Doug (Anne); cherished grandmother of Brittany, Katelyn, Brianna, Lauren, Bryn, John, Ryan and Casey; dear sister of William Gimbel. Relatives and friends are invited to Bernadette's Life Celebration Fri. eve from 7 to 9 PM at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. and on Sat. from 9 AM at Church of St. Anslem, 12670 Dunks Ferry Rd., Phila., followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bernadette's memory to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Rd., Phila., PA 19154, would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernadette Reilly
Ree Gorman
August 7, 2021
First I would like to say that I am holding you in prayer. Your mom was and always
will be thought of she was always so nice. I remember going over to house with Lisa and she was like a mom to everyone. I remember getting hurt and she was always willing to take care of any of us. Rest in Piece. You will never be forgotten and you will always be in our minds and heart.
Beverly Hirsh
August 13, 2009
It has been a year since you have left us. I miss your friendship, your smile your laugh. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you. You are always in my heart.
Theresa Panepresso-Neiswender
August 12, 2009
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you guys. I know it is very hard and I keep you in my prayers. It is very hard I know. I can't wait to hear news of Mollie's birth, I'm sure your mother is watching down on her. Take care guys.
September 12, 2008
Dear Reilly family,
you are in my daily prayers still. I think and pray for all of you throughout the day. Vince and I realize that these weeks now are so extremely hard and our deepest sympathy goes to you. I know your hearts are heavy and longs for your wife and mother. I pray that God will give you mercey and love, strength and courage to continueon her her loving, giving, faithful spirit. She is at peace with the Lord continuing her service to him in he dwelling place in heaven until with meet with her again. Have faith that the day will come asyou follow in the light and love of the lord. I pray the blessed mother holds you deeply in her warm embrace, for she knows your pain and loss, as so does her son. God Bless you. (9/12)
Love,
Shiela
Ree Grossmer / Gorman
September 4, 2008
Dear Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry to have heard about your Mother, (wife,grandmother). I know it has been many years since we have been in touch but your mother was a wonderfull person and a large part of my childhood. I hope you all find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. My prayers are with you and your family. You are always in my thoughts.
SGT Keith Busby
August 19, 2008
Lisa & Bill,
Sorry about your Mom. I'm in school in Ft. Gordon, GA and couldn't get home. When I'm finished I should be home on leave. Beef
Linda and Tom Gallagher
August 18, 2008
Dear Kim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We hope that you can find some comfort in the fact that your mom's love will always be with you and your family. We are certain that Ryan and Casey and the rest of her grandchildren now have a very special angel watching over them. If you need anything, please call us.
Jim & Joann Keating
August 18, 2008
We were so sorry and sad to hear about Bonnie. She was a wonderful, friend, mother,wife,mother,gradmother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joanne Callahan
August 17, 2008
What a great loss Biscayne Drive has
just experienced. Bonnie was truly a
great person and went through much
during the last 10 months. We share
your loss and just have to believe that she is in a better place watching over us. Now we have a
beautifuly angel to pray to. God Bless
the Reilly family at this difficult time.
Joanne & Pat Callahan
Terry Neiswender
August 16, 2008
Mr.Reilly and Family,
We are all very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Reilly was truly one of the best. As Father said this morning in mass that there is at times a little touch of heaven hear on earth, your wife/mother was a big touch of heaven. Anyone luck enough to know her could easily sense it, just by her presence and big smile. God bless all of you.
Sincerely
Terry Panepresso-Neiswender and Family
Shiela Gonzlaes
August 15, 2008
Dear Kim and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your courageous and beautiful mother. We hope you can find comfort in knowing that she is at rest in the place God made for her in heaven. She will always be in your heart and intouch with your spirit. All of you so beautifully supported her in her fight for life. No greater love could be shown by a family as you have given these last few weeks. Her Christ like ways shown in her smile and good will towards everyone who knew her, and will continue to radiate through you her children and grandchildren. You are all in our continued daily prayers through this terrible loss and grief. May the lord bring mercy and peace to your heart. God bless you and please call on us for anything you need.
Love,
Vince and Shiela Gonzales
Jimmy and Nancy Fagan
August 15, 2008
Dear Tom, Dawn and family, Our prayers are with you at this special time. Your mom is now in a beautiful place with our Lord. Rejoice in knowing you will one day see her again.
Bob, Pat,and Bobby Fox
August 15, 2008
Tom and family,we are so very sorry for your loss and we are so very sure a loss to everyone Bonnie ever knew.She is a very unique person. who had a family so very loved by her!Their is a saying I like and I hope all of you like it because I would not say it to many people! Here goes: If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I walk right up to heaven and bring you home again!I hope you dont mind,but I just thought this was a nece poem for Bonnie to know how we feel about her!!!
Alex
August 15, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a guardian angel to watch over you.
Herma Lewin
August 15, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Brigid (Burke) Gack
August 15, 2008
Dear Doug,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always so very friendly and cared about all of us kids who hung out on your street. You and your family were truely blessed to have her in your lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Bill & Nancy Haug
August 15, 2008
Dear Kim, Andy and family,
We hope you can take comfort knowing your Mom is no longer suffering. She will always be looking out for you. Our prays are with you.
Peggy Vollmer
August 15, 2008
Hello,
Bonnie was a beautiful person inside and out - even though we have not been a part of the family for many years, we have very fond memories of the good times together. Me growing up around the Reilly clan - Carole being a part and feeling a special closeness to Bonnie in particular - our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family.
Peggy Vollmer and Caroleanne Reilly
Tim McCarthy
August 14, 2008
Dear Doug and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences and are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Mandy
Jennifer and Jim Mackell (Fiandra)
August 14, 2008
Dear Mr. Reilly, Tom, Lisa, John, Kim and Doug,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss Sunday. Mrs. Reilly was such a beautiful, vibrant person - it seems strange that I won't be seeing her at the next big neighbor party or hear from my mom about the funny stories at the neighbor get togethers. I haven't seen Mrs. Reilly in a while, but can still hear her voice in my head saying "hi hon".
You are in our thoughts and prayers now and always. I take comfort knowing your mom will be looking out for you and everyone she loved in the future.
I'll always remember the fun we had on Genesee and Biscayne, playing games and just sitting on the steps talking about everything and anything.
If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask. I feel blessed to have known your mom and had all of you in my life!
Andrew Roman
August 14, 2008
Growing up on the Biscayne/Genesee streets, it was always comforting to know that there was such a great group of adult neighbors that looked out for all of the kids. I'm grateful that I was able to grow up in that environment and Mrs Reilly certainly made that environment special. Mrs Reilly always smiled and was always so extremely nice to me and my brothers. As I grew up and moved away I was happy that my parents were able to stay on the block with such great friends and neighbors - because the neighbors were really like family. Our family is devastated and we cannot begin to imagine the pain that Mr Reilly and and the kids and grandkids are going thru. I know that my parents will miss her dearly and the neighbors have lost one of the best. From the bottom of my heart and my family's hearts we offer our deepest and most sincere condolences. We will miss you! Love the Roman Family
John & Sherry Cornell
August 14, 2008
Tom, Dawn, & Family,
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Tom, I already told you that now you have your own very SPECIAL guardian angel. May God bless the entire Reilly family in your time of sorrow.
Tim & Gina Carolan
August 14, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Donna, Rob, Robby and Julianne Cariola
August 14, 2008
Aunt Bonnie was such a sweet, loving and wonderful person. She will live on in all our hearts forever and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories of her bring a smile to your face.
Angela Taylor
August 14, 2008
Uncle Tom & family
Words can't begin to describe how this loss has effected us all. Aunt Bonnie was a bright star that left us way too soon.
We wish there was something we could say or do to make this time a little easier for you. Our love goes out to each of you.
There is a beautiful new angel in heaven watching over all of you.
Stay Strong.
Love, The Schiazza Family
STEPHANIE MARGERUM AND FAMILY
August 13, 2008
UNCLE TOM AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. AUNT BONNIE WILL BE MISSED
Denise and Bob Rahn
August 13, 2008
Dear Tom and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the death of Bonnie.She truly was a wonderful person always so loving and caring.She will be missed forever. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Kathy & Tim Morrison
August 13, 2008
Dear Reilly Family, Lisa, Bill and Lauren,
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this difficult time. If there is any way we can help at any time don't hesitate to ask. We will always remember your Mom from the times she spent at your house especially in the summer with your card games!!!
Stacy Fox
August 13, 2008
Aunt Bonnie you will be deeply missed and will always have a place in all of our hearts.. . We love you!
Megan and Roy Craig
August 13, 2008
Dear Reilly Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Ed, Jen, Marissa, Grace Gilbert
August 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your family, Mrs. Reilly was a beautiful person.
John and Kathleen Zazulak
August 13, 2008
Dear John and Darlene
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Marie & George Meissler
August 13, 2008
Words cannot express how sorry George and I are. Bonnie was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be missed. May God bless you and your family.
Beverly Hirsh
August 13, 2008
Forty years of friendship that will never be forgotten. You will remain in our hearts forever.
We love you, Beverly and Mike Hirsh
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