Paul Reilly

Paul Reilly obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Paul Reilly

Paul Reilly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Paul Reilly, age 88, Native of Church Street, Bellmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst; Member IBEW Local 134; beloved and devoted husband of the late Rose, nee, Feeney; companion of Philomena O'Leary his loving, loyal and devoted partner of 14 years; dear brother of Annie Maria, Sean, Dominick, Tony and the late Kathleen May, Sadie, Martin, Christy, Gerard and Paddy; cherished son of the late Dominick and the late Sabina, nee Lavelle; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was a true sportsman – Before moving to the Chicago area he was a former member of the John Boyle Reilly Club in Springfield, Mass. He played Irish Football for John Mc Bride's for many years. A proud GAA fan, member of the IAHC, handball player and an avid runner with his late wife Rose and between them they completed over 500 races including 7 marathons all for charity. Paul's love for dogs was well known, especially for his current love Maggie.
Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet Wednesday, for a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Live stream of funeral mass available through funeral home website. For information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
VISITATION
Tuesday
Aug
12
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Click here to get directions

FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday
Aug
13
10:00 a.m.
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 N West Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Click here to get directions

INTERMENT
Wednesday
Aug
13
Following Mass
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road
Hillside, IL
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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association. 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 http://www.alz.org
or
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 http://www.cancer.org

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Pat and Mary Sweeney

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Sincere condolences to Phil And all the Reilly family and extended family. .Paul will be greatly missed. Today he is Heaven and not wanting to trade places with us.
Pat and Deb Carey Sweeney .

Adrian ONeill and Sheila Gleeson

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Sincere condolences to Phil and all the Reilly family on the sad passing of Paul. He was such a gentleman. Loved his music and sport and was always great company. We'll miss him. Gleeson, Keane and ONeill family Galway

Maureen Campbell Buffalo N.Y.

August 12, 2025

Philomena and Paul´s extended Family my deepest sympathy may his gentle soul rest in peace to a pure Gentleman.

Nora Kirrane

August 11, 2025

To Philomena and the Reilly family our deepest condolences on the loss of Paul. Paul was a gentleman and you both were great host and we have many happy memories of your generosity over the years. You are in our prayers. Nora Kirrane, Chicago and the McDaid Family, Milltown, Co Galway

The Gibbons Family

August 11, 2025

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