Dennis M. Reilly Sr.

Dennis M. Reilly Sr. obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Dennis M. Reilly Sr.

Dennis Reilly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Dennis M. Reilly Sr., 81, Beloved husband of Maureen, nee Janks and the late Mary C. (nee Keeley) Reilly; Devoted father of Eileen (John) Pfeifer, Dennis Jr. (Kathy), Peter (Carla), Moira (Praveen) Thumbikat, Matthew (Lisa) Winkler, Erin Winkler, Jennifer (Matthew) Houze and the late Brigid Reilly; Proud grandfather of 23; Great-grandfather of 1; Cherished son of the late Robert and Marjorie, nee McNamara; Loving brother of Maureen (Robert) Horrell, Kathleen (the late David) Batty, the late John "Patrick" and Robert Reilly; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 50+ year proud member of IBEW Local 134, Past Pres. Evergreen Park Boys Club, Past Pres. Brother Rice Father's Club, Past Pres. Most Holy Redeemer Men's Golf League, Past Commander Evergreen Park Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Post 854. Visitation Friday, September 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. until time of Liturgical Service 12:00 p.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th Street & Lawndale Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL. A live stream of the service will be available via this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/dmreillysr. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a pediatric cancer charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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