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BERNARD REILLY

1925 - 2021

BERNARD REILLY obituary, 1925-2021, Newtown Square, PA

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BERNARD REILLY Obituary

REILLY BERNARD FRANCIS Professor Emeritus Villanova University 1925 – 2021 Passed away on December 11, 2021. Distinguished historian, teacher, husband, and father. Born Audubon, NJ, son of Francis Reilly and Mary Reilly (nee Jennings) June 8, 1925. A graduate of West Catholic Boys HS; WW II veteran, serving in the occupation forces in Japan. BA from Villanova University, Master of Arts in History, University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. in History, Bryn Mawr College. Professor of History, Villanova University, 1955 to 1992; teaching seminars on the High Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation. Award-winning author of seven book-length studies of Medieval Spain. Served as president, Pennsylvania Division of the American Association of University Professors; president of the American Catholic Historical Association; and a deacon at Saint Philomena's Catholic Church, Lansdowne, PA and St. Pius X Church in Broomall. He is survived by his wife Margaret Reilly (nee Stritch), his 8 children, 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation at St. Pius X. Church Broomall, Friday, Dec. 17th from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Contributions in his name to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, 55 Ryder Rd, Ossining, NY 10562, https://maryknollsociety.org/. Arr. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 610-353-6300 www.donohuefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 15, 2021.

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Johnny Hays

December 9, 2022

Not only were you always the smartest cat in the room.....but the coolest and hands down the best dancer! Uncle Bernie you are forever in our hearts :-) Johnny

Mary Harris

January 11, 2022

The Reillys are a family many members of whom I am enriched in knowing through the 4th generation.

You are all held in love and kindness as you grieve his passing and cherish your memories of a remarkable man.

Terry Poole (née Ann Harris)

December 16, 2021

I was a friend of the Reilly children many years ago. I have never forgotten their father´s kindness in helping me begin a path toward higher education that might have been beyond my means. Rest In Peace.

Maria

December 16, 2021

I never met Professor Reilly personally. But for professional reasons I read his work thoroughly. His books on Alfonso VI, Urraca and Alfonso VII remain the best and have been fundamental for my research. My condolences to this great scholar.

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