Obituary for Joseph F. Reilley
Loving Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather
Joseph F. Reilley, 85 of Nutley, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Newark, the son of the late John and Veronica (Hyland) Reilley, Joseph retired as a tax assessor serving the town of Nutley for 43 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a lifetime member of the Nutley Elks and American Legion.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Bridget J. (O’Connor) Reilley; his daughters, Patti –Jo Smith and husband David, and Nicolette Reilley; his brothers, William Reilley; his sisters, Alice Addesso, Maryann Reilley, and Christine Della Rovere; and 2 grandchildren, Samantha and Mackenzie Smith. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his previous
wife, Shirley Postel; his son, Michael Reilley; his brothers, John, George, and Andrew Reilley; and his sisters, Veronica Rible, Sheila Byrne, and Agnes Reilley.
Funeral service will be private. There will be a funeral mass celebrated at a later day. The announcement will be in the paper once it is scheduled.
Joseph F. Reilley, 85 of Nutley, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Newark, the son of the late John and Veronica (Hyland) Reilley, Joseph retired as a tax assessor serving the town of Nutley for 43 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a lifetime member of the Nutley Elks and American Legion.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Bridget J. (O’Connor) Reilley; his daughters, Patti –Jo Smith and husband David, and Nicolette Reilley; his brothers, William Reilley; his sisters, Alice Addesso, Maryann Reilley, and Christine Della Rovere; and 2 grandchildren, Samantha and Mackenzie Smith. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his previous
wife, Shirley Postel; his son, Michael Reilley; his brothers, John, George, and Andrew Reilley; and his sisters, Veronica Rible, Sheila Byrne, and Agnes Reilley.
Funeral service will be private. There will be a funeral mass celebrated at a later day. The announcement will be in the paper once it is scheduled.