"Dear Kathy, Ted and Jake,I am sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. May your memories help during this sad time. Dad's are so special.Love and God Bless you all, Lois , Leslie andthe MHRA"
In loving memory of
George James Reilly
July 10, 1927 - January 27, 2019
George Reilly Sr of Taunton and Cataumet MA passed away peacefully on Jan 27,2019. He was born in Taunton 91 years ago to Alice (Maxwell) and James Reilly. He is predeceased by his parents, his wife Miriam (McGuire) married almost 50 years , his son Lt Michael T Reilly USMC, his brother Joseph and his sister Carolyn Moulding. He will be greatly missed by his sons George Jr and his wife Jamie of Cataumet, MA, William and his wife Annemarie of Fairhaven, MA, his daughter Kathy McNamara and her husband Ted of Taunton, MA. George also leaves behind grandsons JP Reilly and his wife Sarah of Hutto, Tx and
Jake McNamara of Taunton, MA and many nieces, nephews and friends.
George served in the US Navys SeaBees in the 1940s and when stationed stateside he was at Quonset Point, RI and Oxnard, CA, when overseas, he was in Okinawa Japan and witnessed the invasion of Japan. He also worked on the railroad as an electrician and for the Bay State Gas Company in Brockton, MA as a sales representative. George enjoyed building and renovating his homes over the years. He enjoyed playing Keno, watching the Patriots, Red Sox and old time movies. He had a passion and talent for model ship building and tried like heck to paint landscapes with oils. When at the cape, he enjoyed shell-fishing and cooking and eating anything he raked in.
Funeral Services willbegin from the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St. Taunton MA on Friday, February 1st 2019 at 10AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held In Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, 19 Kilmer Ave, Taunton MA at 11AM. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, at 1:30PM. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. For Directions, to leave anonline condolence or to share a memory of George, please visit www.r-mfh.com.
Tributes
"Dear Billy, Annmarie, and family,Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a talented, loving, and dedicated man who exemplified patriotism. May he Rest In Peace reunited with his wife and son, Michael. "
"Kathy & TedSo sorry for your loss. When we were younger my siblings and I remember when your father would come to our home on Adams St to fix our TV. My father had many laughs with your father."
"Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. George was a wonderful man. I remember many years ago when he would do TV repair work.He came to my house manytimes due to 2 little girls that were constantly breaking our television. Not only a true gentleman but the nicest and kindest man anyone could have the privilege of knowing. Rest in peace George."
"To Kathy, George and all the family, our sympathies for you on the loss of your Dad. Although he lived a good long and full life, it is difficult to embrace the end of an era. Reminisce and cherish your memories and remember our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and hugs from the Bernacchio family."
"PRAYERS for Everyone on the loss of your Dad. Cherish His memories. Love, Nita"
"Kathy, so sorry for the loss of your Dad! May he Rest In Peace. And Ted, so sorry for the loss of your Father in law."
"Grampy was the best birthday buddy ever! Always a smile and pleasant word.Martini time Grampy....have two! Love you and rest peacefully."
"He will be missed "
"Uncle George will be missed. Always welcoming family and friends, to his home. Best memories, he built my daughter a doll house and the boys, lead soldiers! Such s sweet man! Give Carolyn a hug for me when you get to heaven! RIP. OXOX"
"So sorry Bill.. RIP hero.."
"My heart goes out to all of you. I enjoyed each and every visit with George. Such a sweetheartDeanne Botelho"
"Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss."