Joseph J. Reilley

Joseph J. Reilley obituary, Leesburg, FL

Joseph J. Reilley

Joseph Reilley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hillcrest Memorial Gardens from Aug. 3, 2021 to Jan. 4, 2022.

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Joseph J. Reilley, aged 81, of The Villages, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Joe was born March 19, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John E. and Elizabeth (Mauthe) Reilley. Joe met the love of his life, Barbara Crosby and they married on January 21, 1961 in Philadelphia. They spent 58 happy years together. Joe and Barbara moved to The Villages in 2005 from Blackwood, New Jersey.
Joe received his BS in accounting from La Salle College. He worked in IT for PECO Energy until he retired in 1991. Joe loved to golf, he loved to read and play cards. He would often play Pinochle during his lunch hour at work. When he could, he loved to sit on the beach and spend time looking out over the ocean. Other times he was glued to the tv rooting on one of his favorite Philly's sports teams.
Joe is survived by his wife Barbara, son Michael and wife Beverly of Virginia, son Timothy and wife Susan of New Jersey, son Patrick and wife Bridget of New Jersey, son Matthew and wife Barbara of New Jersey, six grandchildren: Kristina, Kyle (who is in the Air Force) and wife Lindsay, Colin, Michelle, Benjamin and Julia. He is also survived by his only sister Elizabeth Reilley of The Villages.

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