James Andrew Reilly Jr's Obituary
James Andrew Reilly, Jr. 85, The Villages, FL passed away on January 15, 2014 under the loving care of family at The Villages Hospice in The Villages, FL. Mr. Reilly was born on June 15, 1928 in Providence, RI to his parents James and Mabel Reilly. He was a retired Construction Project Manager for Torcan, Inc. of New Jersey with a specialty in health care facility construction. He moved to the Villages in 2008 from Punta Gorda, FL and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving after World War II and was a Lifetime member of the East Greenwich, Rhode Island Volunteer Fire Dept. Mr. Reilly was also involved with the American Legion Post of Wildwood, The Elks Club and The N.R.A. He is survived by his wife: Claire S. Reilly of The Villages, FL; two sons: James Andrew Reilly of Las Vegas, NV and Kevin Daniel Reilly (Barbara) of Warren, RI; a daughter: Terrie Anne Reilly-Booth (William) of Cranston, RI; step-children: Dr. Jack Smith of North Carolina, Dr. Richard Smith of Rhode Island, Christopher Smith of New York and Anne Marie Smith of Massachusetts; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Mr. Reilly was preceded in death by his daughter Lyn Reilly. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood.
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