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Charles Reilly Obituary
Charles E. Reilly, 88, of Meriden, formally of Medford, MA, husband of Charlotte (Amerena) Reilly, died April 9, 2016.
Charles was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre and was a payroll Auditor for 39 years for One Beacon in Hamden, CT.
In addition to his wife Charlotte, he leaves five children, Gary and his wife Cheryl of Meriden, Jeffrey and his wife Paige of Killingworth, Patti Thorpe and her husband Peter of Bath, NH, Karen Terapane and her husband Robert of Meriden, CT, and Joseph and his wife Geraldine of Meriden; his four grandchildren, Jailene Wallace of Ware, NH, Devon and Eric Reilly of Meriden, and Nikki Terapane of Meriden; his sister, Lorraine Risteen of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, “Skip” of Texas; and his sister, Mary LeBlanc of Wakefield, MA.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Tuesday, April 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. directly at St. Rose of Lima Church in Meriden. Interment will be private.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Reilly
April 13, 2016
Dear Charlotte and children, We were saddened to read of the loss of your dear Charlie. We remember fondly the years that we neighbors many years ago, the shared cups of tea, the projects the "boys" did together and the friendship we all had. God's blessings to you and the family. Love, Arlene and Tubby
Jeff Wight
April 13, 2016
To Gary, Cheryl, Joe, Patti and all the members of the Reilly Family, we send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Jeff & Alison Wight
Greg Ennis
April 12, 2016
To Joe and family,
Donna and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Greg and Donna
Robin Maciag
April 12, 2016
Karen, Bob, Nikki,Charlotte and Patti,
So Sorry for the loss of your father, husband and grandfather. I know he was loved by all of you. Our deepest sympathy, love Jim,Ribin and Jamie
Gina Chase
April 11, 2016
To the entire Reilly family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed. Hugs to you all.
Love, Gina & Mike Chase
Jo-Ann Lunney-Amantea
April 11, 2016
Dear Gary and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad the neighborhood will not be the same. We are never ready to say good-bye, we always want one more day...but he will be a Guardian Angel to all of you. with a sadden heart.. always . Jo-Ann Lunney Amantea
April 11, 2016
Dad, my life will never be the same my friend.
I love you. ❤
Love Patti
April 11, 2016
Joe and Family: Our Sincerest condolences. Dave and Nancy Longworth
April 10, 2016
To the family
Sorry for your loss.
Ken Post
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