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Edward Reilly Obituary
A father, husband, entrepreneur and loyal friend to all, Ed was born on February 17, 1957, raised a third-generation Reilly in Dover, and was the son of Edward and Carolyn (McShane) Reilly. He was a 1975 graduate of Dover High School and has lived in this area all of his life. Ed got his first job at the age of 16 washing cars at the Ed Byrnes organization, where he would progress to the role of General Manager. In 1994 with the support of his family and wife as a business partner, he opened Ed Reilly Subaru, a family-owned and operated Subaru dealership in Concord, N.H., which has been successfully open for 24 years.
Ed was an active participant in a variety of different communities and organizations including Cocheco Country Club and its Lobster League, New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, University Park Country Club in Florida, coach of his daughter's tee ball, soccer, and basketball leagues when she was younger, and played in numerous golf leagues and tennis tournaments. For recreation, he attended NASCAR races in Loudon, N.H. with family and friends, spent summers in York Beach and Wells, Maine with family, avidly watched and attended New England sports and UNH Hockey games, and traveled to the Indy 500 with his father.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Sheila (Koleszar) Reilly; a daughter Kaitlyn Reilly of Washington, DC; his mother Carolyn Reilly of Dover; a sister Lee-Anne Sanfacon (Louis) of Rochester; and niece and god-daughter Megan Sanfacon. His father, Edward Jr., predeceased Ed in September of 2015.
SERVICES: Friends are invited to call Thursday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at the Parish of the Assumption, St. Joseph Church, 150 Central Ave., Dover, N.H. Burial will follow in St. Mary New Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Dover Police Charities, Inc., 46 Chestnut St., Dover, NH 03820 and/or The Rollinsford Police Benevolent Association, P.O. Box 438 Rollinsford, NH 03869. Donations may be mailed to or dropped off at the locations noted above. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Leisa Dugal Legg
April 3, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We graduated from high school together. He was fun and talented. My condolences to his wife and daughter.
Jan Boyatsis
May 16, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn,
I am so sorry to hear the awful news of Ed's passing. He was way too young. My sincere condolences to you.I hope time helps ease your pain.
My best,
Jan
Worth Austin
May 9, 2018
Having met Eddie in 1975 at Byrnes and spent time watching him as he quickly matured, I still think of him as that focused, playful boy, so full of vitality. We had so much fun. An amazing success story both in his business acumen and personal life. I deeply share your loss. It truly saddens me, as I know he adored you both.
Priscilla Plumpton
May 9, 2018
I was so saddened to hear Teddy had passed.....only met him a handful of times but such a gentleman.....may his family find peace and comfort knowing he will forever be remembered as a loving family man and loyal friend.
Priscilla Plumpton
South Portland, Maine
Denise Whitehouse
May 8, 2018
Sheila, He must have been a great guy if he chose you!
May 7, 2018
Leanne So sorry for your loss keep his memories close to your heart during this difficult time thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family. Karyl Bernier
Andy Stewart
May 6, 2018
Sheila, Was always in a bit of awe of Ed, which he knew and discouraged as Ed would do. He believed in me when no one did. The couple of years I spent with Ed, Harry, and Tim are some of the fondest memories of my life. Was thrilled to meet Kaitlyn all grown up. Ed was so incredibly proud of her. Andy Stewart
Peggy McClendon
May 6, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn
I am saddened to hear about your loss of Ed.Holding you in my thoughts at this difficult time. Peggy McClendon
May 6, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn
Know that the men and women of the Rollinsford Police Benevolent Association and the Rollinsford Police Department stand with you in this time of grief. We are here you as friends and colleagues and share your loss.
Jim Morrissette
President-R.P.B.A.
Mary Sylvain(Banaian)
May 6, 2018
Leanne,Carolyn and family- I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Ted. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family at this time.
Vicki DiPaolo
May 5, 2018
Sheila, please know that your University Park "family" are holding you and your daughter in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Frank Slone
May 4, 2018
We are sorry for your loss. We will never forget Ed it was great working with him. Frank & Elaine Slone
Mike McKenney
May 4, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn,
I am saddened by the news of Ed's passing. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. He was a fine man who will be missed by many.
Chief (ret.) Ira Migdal
May 4, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn, I am so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. Please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed several years ago. I learned quickly that if you were an honest person and a friend to Ed, Ed was like your best friend. Ed did so much for Concord and the State of NH and he will be sorely missed. Safe trip to Heaven Ed, you earned your wings.
Denise Knowles
May 3, 2018
Sheila I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and Ray Myatt
May 3, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn, we are so sorry for your loss
Greg Lazarus
May 3, 2018
Always remembering our walks to and from Horne St. School. We had a lot of fun times from Jr. High - High School. I will miss you as a good friend.
Thomas Fortune
May 3, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the Reilly family, from Bellwether Community Credit Union of Manchester NH
Michael Yates
May 3, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss Sheila and Kaitlyn. I have many fond memories of you guys .
Karen & Allan Arkwell
May 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss, cherish your memories and he will always be with you in spirit and in your heart. Thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Sue&Richard Bonstra
May 2, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn, our condolences to you and your family Ed will be missed.
May 2, 2018
Hey Sheila ,
As you know I recently, unexpectedly, ran in to Ed in Sarasota . Thought he looked great ! Damn ! My sincerest condolences , Just a great guy ! Chris
Lennie D.
May 2, 2018
Dear Sheila/Kaitlyn, our sincerest condolences to ALL family & friends on the loss of Ed. Lotta memories & May he Rest In Peace. WAOL The L. DItalias
Stan Joy
May 2, 2018
Sad to hearing the passing of Ed. Our prayers go out to the family. Like his Dad, he was a very nice person. God Bless the family.
Bob Ducharme
May 2, 2018
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts go out to Sheila and Kaitlyn. Ed had a kind soul and was thoughtful and giving to those around him. He will be greatly missed.
Kathy Heon
May 2, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I knew Ed back in the Ed Byrnes days and have lost touch with him in the recent years. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rick & Michele Clark
May 2, 2018
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Went to school with Ed and share many fond memories. My deepest sympathies to his beloved family
Ellen Jennison
May 2, 2018
Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear about Ed. I have some really great memories of all the fun we all shared way back when.
Thinking of you and your daughter.
Raymond (Sonny) Vermette
May 2, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn,
I am very sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Ed was one of the kindest. He was very proud of Kaitlyns acaccomplishments and loved telling about them. I will miss all the laughs that we had at the Barn together. I hope that all of the memories will help you through this difficult time.
Susan Arsenault (Susan's Barber Shop)
May 1, 2018
Very fond memories of Ed coming to my Barbershop! Always a huge smile and great stories. Please except my condolences, so sorry for your loss
Phil Christie
May 1, 2018
Very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Peace be with the family!
Laurie Samuelsen
May 1, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn,
George and I are so sorry and sad to hear the bad news of Ed's passing. You and Ed are great friends even though we don't see each other as much as we would have liked. Ed will be sorely missed. We wish you peace and hope that you can remember all the good times. All our love and prayers
Craig Keeler
May 1, 2018
Ed was a wonderful guy and I had the pleasure of working with Ed on more than one occasion and always enjoyed playing golf with Ed on several occasions at Turner Hills CC. He was just one of the nicest guys and I send my heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.
Jim Kearney
May 1, 2018
Sheila, Kaitlyn, Lee-Anne & Carolyn:
My family and I are very saddened by the news of Ed's passing. That family includes my brothers and sisters who have known Ed since I first brought him down for a little taste of NY/NJ life in the 70's.
I was with my three brothers at our nephew's wedding on L.I. this past Saturday and they were shocked to hear of Ed's passing. I am feeling the loss of one of my closest friends and my brothers and I are also feeling the loss of our brother from New Hampshire.
I can only offer these words of consolation: " Death leaves a heartache no one can heal..but Love leaves a memory no one can steal "
Jim, Karen, Timmy & Kiley Kearney
May Sganga
May 1, 2018
He was the best manager, co-worker and friend anyone could ask for. He was fair, honest, considerate and with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers to his dear wife and family. He made the world a better place to live in.
May 1, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I fist met Ed in 1979 when my dad took me to Ed Byrnes to buy me a new truck for graduation and Ed was our salesman he was truly one of a kind and we continued our relationship ever since, Ed Rilley Subaru still supplies my shop today with parts. He will be forever missed . Jim and Kathy Tiberio Rochester , NH
Nancy (Guppy) Powers
May 1, 2018
to the Reilly family-we are saddened to hear the news of your husband and father's passing. Will always remember our good neighbors! Blessings and peace surround you in the coming days.
your Grove St neighbors, Desjardin/Guppy/Larochelle families
Thomas & Libby Widgeon
May 1, 2018
Sorry For Your Loss!
Jesus Loves Me!
Jim Spencer
April 30, 2018
Very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He thought me a lot that I carry with me every day.
Deb Calista
April 30, 2018
Sheila and Kaitlyn,
Words seem so inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Ed's passing. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Love,
Deb & John
Dan (&Denise Nick Pat and Adam) Enxing
April 30, 2018
Ed if I were to look up what a true friend is in a dictionary (or google) it would say :see Ed Reilly. That is what you were to almost everyone you met. You made everyone that was a friend feel like a best friend. It was impossible not to smile when being around you. Thank you for being a friend. I will miss you everyday and miss answering the phone with you on the other end saying what are you doin? Which usually ended up with plans to go do something.
Sheila and Kaitlyn I am so sorry that you have lost Ed. Whatever we feel must be 10 fold for each of you. Just know how much he really really really loved both of you. No husband or father was prouder of his family, that I promise you.
Deb Sirois-Matsumoto
April 30, 2018
Ed was a gem of a guy who graced our lives with his kindness and humor. So many great high school memories to cherish. My deepest heartfelt sympathies to his beloved family. May his Spirit Soar in Peace and Freedom.
Patrick Enxing
April 30, 2018
Sheila,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. I was proud that I got to know him and that he was a great friend for my father. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Patrick Enxing
Martha McGivney-Foss
April 29, 2018
Sheila,
I'm so very sorry to hear the news of Ed's passing. Words seem so small at a time like this but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Kaitlyn and the rest of Ed's family. May your memories sustain you and may God forever hold you in the palm of His hand.
Much love,
Martha
Roxanne and Phil Porter
April 29, 2018
Sheila,
We were so sorry to hear this news. We send our heartfelt sympathies to you and your families. What an incredible husband, father, family man and friend he was.His imprint will be felt forever in your hearts an ours.
Love Roxanne and Phil Porter
Terrie Hale
April 28, 2018
Sheila, I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Kaitlyn and his family at this difficult time. Many fun times way back when- lots of great Memories! May all your memories keep him close in your hearts... Our Condolences-Terrie and Mark Hale
Paul & Louise Callahan
April 28, 2018
We were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila and family.
Thomas & Libby Widgeon
April 28, 2018
Sorry For Your Loss!
Jesus Loves Me!
Tom Boulanger
April 27, 2018
My sympathy to all. I share in losing Ed as he was a best friend at DHS and beyond. Great guy with whom I spent many great times!
Ron Cole
April 27, 2018
one of the finest people I've ever known, Ed was always ready with a smile and a quip. They come no better. God Bless him and the family.
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