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Obituary for Joseph C. O'Reilly


Joseph C. O’Reilly, born March 10, 1929 in the Bronx, NY, passed away on February 12, 2016 at the age of 86. He attended Manhattan College and graduated in 1951 with a C.E./P.E. (Civil Engineer/ Professional Engineer). After college, Joseph proudly served in the United States Navy attaining the rank of LT. JG. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion or the Sea Bees during the Korean War where he was severely injured. He survived his injuries, completed his tour, and was honorably discharged 2 years later. Joseph went on to have a successful career as a civil engineer. Throughout a career that spanned over 60 years, Joseph felt his greatest achievement was training young engineers, many of whom went onto become successful businessmen and women in the construction industry. Joseph was a devoted, loving husband to Jeanne for over 55 years, proud father to George (Edie), Jennine, Sean, and Kristin (Geoff), and “Poppy” to seven grandchildren Joseph Conway, Daniel, Alex and Julia O’Reilly and Mackenzie, Geoffrey and Ryan Porteus. Joseph had a love for his family, for his work and for his home. He enjoyed vacationing at the Jersey Shore, reading, telling stories and watching sports and movies. Joseph was a humble man but always honest, fair and true to himself. He was so impactful on so many people’s lives, from coaching his kids to his time in the service. He will be missed by many.
Visitation will be at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Holy Innocents Church, 431 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Diabetes Association
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