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David Reilly Obituary
DAVID F., local musician, songwriter, vocalist, age 34, on Oct. 16, 2005 of Phila, formerly of Ambler, beloved son of Francis X. Reilly, Linda L. Bechtel, brother of Gretchen M. Runner, uncle of Billy Runner, grandson of Helen R. Bechtel, fiance of Rachel Shirley, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, predeceased by grandparents William B. Bechtel Sr., Phillip C. and Margaret E. Reilly. Funeral will be held Fri., Oct. 21, 2005 with Visitation 9-10:30 A.M. for relatives and friends at EMIL J. CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler PA. A Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave, Ambler. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in David's name can be sent to a charity of one's choice.
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for David Reilly
LoLo
August 2, 2018
A hui hou
Karen Fink
October 16, 2006
I memory of David. He will never be forgotten.
Dawn Agran
October 20, 2005
He touched so many lives and was loved by so many people. He will be deeply missed.
Ginger Garza
October 20, 2005
Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean. May your body rest in peace and your soul enjoy the infinite journey.
Karen Fink
October 20, 2005
Although I didn't know David very well, I know that he was a wonderful person who will be sincerely missed by his family and close friends. My sympathies go out to those whom he loved, and those who loved him in return.
Brian Dewald
October 19, 2005
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Dave.
Kristine Thomas
October 19, 2005
When David was about three he could listen to a song and then play it on any instrument ever made. By five he was composing his own music. With all of that genius, I'm sure he never could have imagined how many lives he touched and saved, literally.
Between the wonderful and amazing person that he was and the heart wrenched lyrics that he felt daily, he was taken too soon. Gretchen, the four of us had so much fun growing up. Being with you and David stands out as one of my greatest childhood memories. I was two days older than David and I took advantage of that by acting like the boss. By the way, I’m sorry for that.
Rachel, I am very sorry. You will find him again some day. I am sure of it. If I can ever do anything, please just let me know. If you haven't figured it out, you have become part of an absolutely huge family that will care for you as much as we did David.
David, I love you.
Kristine
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