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MICHAEL REILLY Obituary
A week after his 53rd birthday, after a year long battle with cancer, Michael passed away in the arms of his beloved wife Karen on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was the cherished son of Gloria and the late Thomas Reilly; loving brother of Thomas (Patti); also survived by his nephews, Alex and Robert Reilly; and nieces, Toni and Kristine Grimm; and his best friend, Jack McGinty. Friends will be received on Friday from 1:30- 8:30 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Teresa of Avila Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed:
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Donna Turner Mattoon
April 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Reilly family. I have fond memories of Mike from high school and enjoyed talking with him at the Wildwood Flea Market. He was truly a good guy.
Donna Hillenbrand
April 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. He was one of the nicest guys at Sams Club and always spoke to me when he saw me. He will be missed.
Cathy Taylor
March 26, 2013
I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Mike. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Kathleen Cain
March 22, 2013
Our condolences to the entire Reilly family for your loss. Our prayers are with you now and in the days to come. Let Jesus and His promise of a new day in Heaven with Him be your comfort. Kathleen & Rusty Cain
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Mark Reilly
March 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mike's family. I had the privaledge of getting to know Mike at Sam's club what a great guy. He was always helpful and fun to talk to. He will be greatly missed!!
Friend from Sams,
Rich Reiger
Joey Ah Sam
March 22, 2013
Tom and Patty,
I am sorry to hear of the news of your brother's passing. Now he will be in peace with our lord. When my father found out that he had cancer, he wrote this poem and ask me to share it with any family that had also had a family member who has/had cancer.
THE QUESTION
HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
AND I USUALLY RESPOND IN MY OWN WAY.
FOR I COULD THINK OF NOTHING TO SAY.
BUT I'M STILL ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS TODAY.
CANCER KNOWS NO FRIEND OF FOE.
AND SOMETIMES YOU NEVER KNOW.
BUT FOR EVERYDAY THAT YOU AWAKE, THANK THE LORD AND PRAY,
FOR YOU ARE ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS TODAY.
BE HAPPY AND THINK POSITIVE EVERY DAY.
FOR WE NEVER KNOW WHAT IS IN STORE FOR THE NEXT DAY.
ONLY THE LORD KNOWS OUR DESTINY.
BUT SMILE AND PRAY, FOR YOU ARE STILL ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE GRASS
TODAY.
(COPYWRIGHT, JOSEPH A.P. AH SAM) Please share with others.
Now that you brother will no longer wake up on the Green side of the grass, he will be in Heaven with our Heavenly Father. A place where you will now be able to see him every time you take the Eucharist.
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Joey Ah Sam
March 21, 2013
please except our deepest sympathy. We both worked with Mike. He will be missed. diane and steve cox
Wailee & John Watson
March 21, 2013
Dearest Karen: Words cannot express how deeply we feel for your loss. You have always been like a daughter to me and Mike's passing breaks our hearts. Know that we love you and are praying for you. Mike is now at peace.
March 21, 2013
Dear Tom: Please accept my condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq.
Christine & Jeffrey Peters
March 21, 2013
Michael was a great man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Karen you and your family are in everyone's prayers. We love you all and are here when, where and how you need us to be. Rest In Peace Big Guy.
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