Gavin O'Reilly

Gavin O'Reilly obituary, Andalusia, AL

Gavin O'Reilly

Gavin O'Reilly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foreman Brown-Service Funeral Home, Inc. - Andalusia on May 6, 2025.

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Gavin Gerard O'Reilly, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May the 2nd, 2025. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January the 13th, 1971 to James and Una O'Reilly. He immigrated to the United States of America in 2002 and earned his citizenship in 2007. He married Melissa Meredith, and resided in Andalusia, Alabama. He was an educator at Red Level High School for 19 years. Gavin possessed an affinity for history, literature, and carpentry, and enjoyed being with his family, whom he is survived by: his wife, Melissa O'Reilly; his three children, Maia, James, and Caolan O'Reilly; his mother, Una O'Reilly; and his four sisters, Cathy, Bronagh, Grainne, and Orla O'Reilly. He was preceded in death by his father, James O'Reilly.
"Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that, until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: Wait and Hope!" - Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gavin, please visit our floral store.

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