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Joseph J. O'Reilly Sr.
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Joseph was an Army World War II Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Carey Council 1280 Carteret, loved playing sports and was an avid Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan.
He is predeceased by his parents, Mary and Joseph; siblings, Ann and Thomas; his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Koval O'Reilly; and his beloved son, Brian. Joseph is survived by his sons, Joe and his wife, Judy and Dave and his wife, Linda; four grandchildren, Austin, Nicole, Shane and Sara; and his three great granddaughters, Reese, McKenzie and Audrey.
Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 10 AM at Divine Mercy Parish-Holy Family Church in Carteret, followed by Interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. In Lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Synowiecki Funeral Home, 56 Carteret Ave. in Carteret, N.J.
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Lenore Vogt Ledzion
February 26, 2023
We cry with you Joe. Please call if you are of the Carteret High School graduating Class of 1965. Lenore Vogt Ledzion, 570-490-8387.
Peter and Jean Jeremin
February 15, 2022
Joe was always with a smile, a positive attitude and word good conversationalist. We so enjoyed his company. Jean and I are saddened to hear of his passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Peter and Jean Jeremin
Henry and Bev Meyer
February 13, 2022
So sad to hear about our good friend Joe.
such a good buddy and going for coffee pal. Had great conversations and his sharp wit was such fun.
Great neighbor and our little errands we would run.
He really enjoyed my wife's homemade split pea soup and chocolate
cream pie (when he cheated!!)
Love to the family, you certainly were blessed.
Henry (THE MAYOR) Joe's nickname for me and my wife Beverly
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Ed Turon
February 12, 2022
Joe your father will always be in your heart and his spirit will always be with you My prayers are with your family
Colleen and David Calabrese
February 11, 2022
We just wanted to offer our condolences to the O´Rielly family on the passing of Uncle Joe. He will be sorely missed by our family. He was more than an uncle to us-he was almost like a grandparent to our sons Ryan and Ethan. We will always remember his easy smile, kind words and positive attitude. We also will always remember our visits to Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary´s home where they cooked us a delicious meal every time we stopped by during summer vacations up north. Uncle Joe became quite the artist after he retired-we still have the posters he painted for our boys each holiday season. He will be missed, but never forgotten by us. Rest In Peace.
Ryan Calabrese
February 11, 2022
Uncle Joe always had a positive attitude and a great person to just sit down with and chat. Rest In Peace.
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