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Barbara Reilly Obituary
Barbara Koeppen Reilly, 78, of Norwalk, beloved wife of Deacon Paul Reilly, died on July 11, 2022 at Notre Dame Healthcare in Norwalk.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Larkin) Koeppen; and predeceased by her sister Maureen Koeppen.
After earning her Master's degree, she worked as a systems analyst for IBM.
A member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Philip Church, Barbara was endowed with all the best qualities, kindness, generosity, patience, and deep faith and a deep love of family and nature.
She was instrumental in the formation of the Deacons' Wives Foundation, and leader of the Deacons' Wives prayer chain.
A member of the G.A.C. in Fairfield, a kind and generous woman, she volunteered with Hospice, and always had a smile for everyone.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Paul Reilly of Norwalk; sister, Jeanie McCarthy; niece, Kelly McCarthy; her stepchildren, Kathleen (John)Piccard, Anne (Jim) Urkawich, Elaine (Jeff) Blanco and Karen (Dan) Guerra; as well as nine beloved grandchildren, John, Laura and Julia Piccard, Paul Urkawich, Margaret, Dominic, Jeffrey and Jordan Blanco and Luca Guerra.
Her family will receive friends on Wed., July 13 from 4-8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Thursday, July 14, at St. Philip Church, with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery, Norwalk.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Philip Church, 1 Father Conlon Pl, Norwalk, CT 06851. For directions, or to send a message of condolence to her family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com
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rodger lord
July 5, 2025
my deepest condolences, Rodger Lord
Rodger Lord
July 30, 2022
A simply wonderful, blessed Angel
Jayne Erpelding
July 14, 2022
Dear Paul and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Barbara´s passing. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. God´s Blessings to all of you.
Sincerely,
Jayne Erpelding
Marie Luczkowski
July 13, 2022
Paul and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara´s passing. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Robert Schwarz
July 12, 2022
We are all saddened by Barbara's passing. Her & Paul always made time to visit our parents (her Aunt Jean & Uncle Bob) She will truely be missed. Our deepest sympathy to all of her family & friends
Tony & Maryellen Mangone
July 12, 2022
We never called her Barbara. It was always Mrs. Riley as we had the utmost respect for her. She was a wonderful, kindhearted woman who brought both of our families their Communion almost every Sunday. She was a beautiful soul, and she was loved by so many. We never got to have our lunch together, Joan, Mrs. Riley and I. COVID came along and we never got together. We talked about it and we always looked for her at church. Paul came to our tag sale, he was our best customer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing such a beautiful and gracious woman. May the Lords Peace be with you at this time of mourning. With our deepest sympathies, The Mangone & Falzone families.
Bill Borst
July 11, 2022
I have know Barbara since we both joined the Catholic Lay Extension in 1965-66. She was sent to Wiggins, MS where she served admirably. I was sent to Charleston, Missouri where I met my first wife. After she died in 2016, I renewed our friendship and met her wonderful husband Paul on three occasions. So sorry to hear of her demise. I know Paul must be devastated. Our prayers go with him and their family, especially Jeanie whom I met in Wiggins in 1966. Best Bill and Anna Borst
Josephine McKeon
July 11, 2022
Sending love and hugs, at this sad time
Josephine McKeon
Long, South Carolina.
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