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1956

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2022

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5341 Central Ave.

Portage, Indiana

Frank O'Reilly Obituary

Frank Joseph O'Reilly age 65 of Portage passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 19, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Wilma O'Reilly. Frank retired from Local #150 where he worked for over 30 years as an Operating Engineer. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. As a Portage Councilman, he was very active in attending board meetings as he genuinely cared about the community he lived in. He coached pop warner football. He had a great sense of humor and loved to travel. Frank always kept busy and had a mind for solving problems. He enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan and days on Wells Street Beach where he grew up. He is survived by his wife, Laura; his sister, Kathy (Chuck) Olds; brothers, John (Sylvia) O'Reilly, Lenny (Stanley) O'Reilly, Kevin (Debbie) O'Reilly; and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma and his father, Chuck. Memorial contributions in Frank's name may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 501 Marquette St. Valparaiso, IN 46383. Visitation for Frank will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 10:00 am at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church, 2949 Willowcreek Road, Portage. For more information please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 24, 2022.

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Kenny & Pam Shultz

June 23, 2022

Rest In Peace old friend Frank - great memories & lots of laughs - from early St Mary of Lake grade school days & throughout the years
Be at Peace now in God´s Hands - Forever in Our Hearts

Merle Hobbs

May 25, 2022

I just received a text about Frank’s passing and I’m so sorry that Jim nor I can make the visitation.
Frankie was my oldest friend, grew up across from him on Union St. Jim and I both have fond memories and will dearly miss him.
Our hearts are heavy and Frank and his family will be in our prayers.
Rest peacefully Frankie❤

Jeri Necco

May 25, 2022

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Laura and the family. Frank was a wonderful neighbor. I will miss his smiling face at the fence as we would share our conversations. I especially remember how happy he was to marry his love, Laura. He will surely be missed by many. On behalf of the entire Necco family we send our deepest condolences to you. Praying for you all during this most difficult time. God Bless.

Tammy Manuzzi

May 24, 2022

Frank was a wonderful person and a great friend, he would give you the shirt off of his back and if you ever needed help with anything he was the one to call. Frank always made you feel like he was part of his family, is so glad that he married Laura whenever he would talk about her he would light up. You fought a good fight to the end. May you be following all of the race car teams and be jet skiing in the beautiful waters. You will be greatly missed! Love you

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John Powell

May 24, 2022

Frank was a very kind and good man. Always enjoyed what little time spent with him. Will miss you Frank.

Edwin Morgan

May 24, 2022

He was the life of the party. Always made everyone feel at home. Really miss him and his humor. Always told him after he met Laura that he was the only one that ever won at the BlueChip.

Kim

May 24, 2022

Frank knew how to conversate better than anyone I knew. You rest now in our Lords loving arms...

Jack Wright

May 24, 2022

I met Frank last year at his brother John's fraternity reunion. His struggle with cancer did not impact his loyalty to his family. I am sorry I will not get to know Frank better. Condolences to the family.

Steve Cloyd

May 23, 2022

You will be missed. I will cherish the memories of great times coaching together and our friendship.

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May

25

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage

5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368

May

26

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church

2949 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN

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5341 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368

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