Maureen Reilly
Maureen Reilly, 58, of Portland, CT, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at home.
Maureen/Reeny/Mo was born October 1, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert J. Reilly Jr. and M. Eileen (Haldeman) Reilly. She was the youngest of 5. The family of 7 relocated to Portland, CT in 1966, where she lived the rest of her life.
Reeny was the life of the party and always up for an adventure. She made friends everywhere she went and was vehemently loyal to them all. She could see when someone was struggling and was always there to lend an ear, keep a secret and offer support. Her greatest accomplishments were her children whom she was fiercely proud of - always boasting over their latest successes to anyone that would listen. She was also a proud Great-Aunt and enjoyed spending time with her great nieces and nephews whom she played piano with at Sunday Dinners.
Reeny graduated from Portland High School in 1981 where she made many friends, including her lifelong best friend Donna "Nade" Armannsson. After graduation, she worked many jobs that she loved until she became the fulltime caretaker for her beloved parents. Most recently, she worked at Walgreens in Middletown where she met and befriended many coworkers and customers.
She is survived by her children – Taylor, Drew & Brooke Unikewicz and their partners Kevin, Anthony and Leo; her bonus daughter Holley Hetzel; her sister and closest supporter Kathleen Richards, husband Bill and their children Marli Field (Michael) and Holly Srb (Ben) of Portland, CT and their children – Alexis, Janelle & Ryder and William, Levi, Juliette, Austin & Scarlett; her sister Donna Dumas, husband Ralph of Massachusetts and their children Carrie Conway (Sean) also of Massachusetts and Stephan Dumas (Kate) of Florida and their children Kit & Arya and Lucas & Josiah; her sister Linda Reilly-Blue and son Nicholas of Ivoryton, CT; and her brother Robert J. Reilly III of Georgia.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 3rd from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown where masks are required. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The National Alliance on Mental Illness at https://donate.nami.org/MaureenReilly. To share memories or send condolences, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Published by www.middletownpress.com from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2021.

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Jody (Slack) Manemeit

August 22, 2022

To Maureens Family,
I am a school mate and was an acquaintance of Mo when I lived in Portland. We lost touch through the years and about 2 years ago I walked in to the place where she was working. We instantly knew who each of us was and chatted about the 'old days '. My first grandchild was coming any day and she shared her joy with me that she was in the very same place! She was so proud ,just as I was ! So every time I stopped in we would quickly chat ,had to be quick ,even when no customers were there ( that was discouraged by her mgt) which I found terribly mean! We exchanged numbers and were going to get in touch soon. I left for a vacation and when I got back ,stopped by multiple times to see her. She was not there,she was always working ALWAYS. Finally asked MGR. Where is Maureen? I was so shocked when she told me about the loss. She was a beautiful, genuine, kind and loving woman who was taken away far to soon. I wish I could turn back time and called her. She was and always will be a very special person to me. I am praying that you all know how much she meant to me and I am so very sorry for the loss of her for you. She was SO PROUD OF HER FAMILY! The biggest smile on her face talking about you all.
I am holding you all closely in my heart and prayers are sent to you every day.
Rest in sweet peace my friend, I guess GOD needed another Angel but wish that Angel was still here.
Respectfully, Jody (Slack) Manemeit
12 Highview Terrace Middletown.

Dennis Rau

December 4, 2021

To Kathy and the entire Reilly family, I was so sorry to read of Maureen´s passing. May some of the fond memories of Maureen help to ease the pain you are feeling now . Rest In Peace Maureen, I will miss your friendly smile.

Jacalyn L Shefcyk

December 2, 2021

Sympathy to Maureen 's family. Beautiful smile & soul. Rest in peace

Mick Kabara

December 1, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Maureen.

Joe and Karen Labbadia

December 1, 2021

We were so very sorry to hear about Maureen´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May she rest in peace.
Joe and Karen Labbadia
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Joey L

December 1, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart is broken. Mo was such a good soul and I'm sure 2 or 3 thousand people think the same way I do. I hope that she finds peace and I will never forget her. To her family: I wish you all the love that Mo would have given you! God speed Mo! I'll miss ya!!

Amy Pitts

November 30, 2021

Rest easy old friend . I don´t think I had ever seen Moe without that smile. Sympathy to the family

Kevin J Moore

November 30, 2021

My prayers and condolences for Maureens family and friend - Godspeed

Virginia Cox

November 29, 2021

Dear Kathy, Bill and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Maureen´s passing. Every time I would see her around town she was always friendly and warm. May your fond memories of Maureen sustain you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Virginia Cox

Debra Milardo

November 29, 2021

My sympathies to the family and friends of Maureen. I knew her only through shopping at Walgreens but she was a lovely woman who made your day a little brighter with her smile or laughter. She will be missed.

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