Michael Patrick O'Reilly

Michael Patrick O'Reilly

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801 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64155

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Michael O'Reilly Obituary

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Michael Patrick O'Reilly, 63, passed away, peacefully, at home, on August 26th, after a nearly four-year battle with cancer.

Michael was born in North Kansas City on May 4th, 1962, to Donald and Mary O'Reilly. He was the first born of their five children and was an excellent role model to his brother and sisters.

 As a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, Michael was a 1980 graduate of Oak Park High School. After high school he attended Maple Woods Community College, where he earned his associate degree in business administration. The last 17 years of his life, he worked for CEVA Logistics, in Kansas City, Missouri

 "Mike." has always been known for his intellect and humor. He was remarkably thoughtful, and above all, kind to everyone, making him the easiest human being to love. 

Throughout his life, Michael engaged in many different interests. A loyal fan of the Royals since childhood, he never gave up rooting for his favorite team. He enjoyed bowling for many years, along with NASCAR, Space explorations and the space program. He had a passion for football and took part in Fantasy Football Leagues for over 30 years.

 Michael is proceeded in death by his father, Donald O'Reilly. Survivors include, his mother Mary O'Reilly, brother, Tim O'Reilly, sisters, Erin Bair, Shannon O'Reilly, Becket O'Reilly-Mead, (Dan), sister-in-law, Jackie O'Reilly, nieces, Courtney O'Reilly, Brittany O'Reilly, Whitney Syaks (Michael), Alyssa Register (Phillip), Emily Harlow (Austin), Aubrionna Mead, and nephew, Austin Trembly. He was "Great Uncle Mike" to many great-nieces and nephews, as well.

Services will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home. 801 N. W. 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64155 on September 5th, 2025. The visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the funeral service following at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the O'Reilly Family requests that you send a donation to a charity of your choice or simply perform an act of kindness for someone in need.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

5

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

801 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64155

Send Flowers

Sep

5

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

801 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64155

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.