Edward J. Reilly

Edward J. Reilly entered the warm embrace of his loving Father on January 27, 2015, just two days short of celebrating his 66th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Marjorie (Cook) Reilly.

A long-time resident of Pine Plains, Kinderhook, and Pawling, NY, Ed was born in Syracuse, NY, on April 2, 1923 to John and Margaret Reilly.

His core values were his faith, his family and his flag. Ed joined the Army Air Corps during World War II where he flew several combat missions in the European Theater. Upon his return to the United States he studied at St. Bonaventure University and earned a double major in Philosophy and Economics.

A teacher for several years, Ed joined the National Fire Sprinkler Association and worked tirelessly to protect others from the ravages of fire for more than 30 years, retiring as President of NFSA. He was a lector for over 65 years in various parishes. He was in the Knight of Columbus at St. Bonaventure University. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post # 1730 in the Bronx, where he was a past Vice Commander, and Post #426 in Pine Plains, where he was also past Vice Commander. Ed was a member of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship. He did prison work and taught scriptures for over 30 years. He was a member of Cursillo Movement for over 15 years.

Ed celebrates his reunion with his parents, sisters Rosemarie and Margaret, daughter Maureen and sons Dennis and infant Francis who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie, sister Kathleen of Whitesboro, NY; brother Patrick of Nashville, TN; sons Patrick of Pine Plains, NY, Thomas of Lagrangeville, NY, Timothy of Red Hook, NY, Daniel of Colorado Springs, CO; and 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors at Peck and Peck Funereal Home, 7749 South Main St, Pine Plains, NY between 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on January 30, 2015. A Mass of the Christian burial will be Saturday January 31 at 10 am at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, 7411 South Broadway Red Hook, NY.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York in honor of the fallen firefighters of the September 11th attacks.

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