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James Reilly Obituary

Reilly, James Jay
EAST GREENBUSH - James Jay Reilly, age 42, a lifelong resident of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, with his mom by his side. Son of Jay and Patricia Reilly, J.J. was born on March 16, 1983, and was a graduate of LaSalle Institute. He is also survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, Sara Reilly.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the American Legion, Melvin Roads Post, 200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144, from 1 to 6 p.m.
For further information and online condolences, please visit SimpleChoicesCremation.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 22, 2026.

Memorial Events
for James Reilly

Mar

1

Prayer Service

1:30 p.m.

The American Legion (Melvin Roads Post #1231 in East Greenbush)

200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Mar

1

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

American Legion, Melvin Roads Post

200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Funeral services provided by:

Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service - Troy

218 2nd Ave., Troy, NY 12180

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