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Dave Reardon Obituary
Reardon, whose landmark restaurant and gathering place closed in 2019 after 41 years, died March 6, 2021 of natural causes at his home. He is survived by his wife Carol, a sister, Sheila McNamara, four nieces and five nephews. A celebration of life is planned.
A Massachusetts native, Reardon opened Shillings in 1978 after years working as a manager with the Crowley's restaurant group in metro Atlanta. Housed in an old hardware store from which the restaurant took its name, Shillings quickly became a part of the heartbeat of downtown Marietta, a neighborhood restaurant that, for many patrons, served as an extension of their own families.
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Michael Gries
March 15, 2021
David and Carol always treated me like family. I will miss him so much. Hanging out at our favorite spots in Kennesaw will never be the same.
Michael Kerrigan
March 14, 2021
I only met Dave & Carol a few times at Copeland’s but we hit it off seeing we were from Massachusetts. He was just a great friendly, out going person. He will be truly missed.
GEORGE MARVIN MAYES
March 11, 2021
Dave was one in a million ...Great Guy, Always made you smile !! I worked for him back in the late 70's and I will miss not being able to drop into SHILLINGS and visit with him ...So sad he has gone so soon ...HE will be missed!!!
Melinda
March 10, 2021
In loving memory of one of my favorite customers at Kroger, he will truly be missed! God bless your family as weeks pass..
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Steve Waldrip
March 9, 2021
Dave Reardon was a great man, one of my good friends! He was a mans man and an all around good guy!! He cherished Carol and his family.
He will be missed by many! A Marietta restaurant professional and entrepreneur legend!! God Bless
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