Thomas O'Reilly

Obituary of Thomas B. O'Reilly

O?Reilly, Thomas B. ?Big O? of Turnersville, NJ ; formerly of Philadelphia, PA. Age 78 years. Tom was born and lived in the city of Philadelphia for most of his life until moving to Washington Twp. 8 years ago. He served in the United States Army during World War II and worked for the Philadelphia Redevelopment and Housing Authority for more than 30 years as an Inspector. He was a member of the Men of Killarney, Men of Malvern, American Legion Post 521 of Washington Twp., VFW Post 6332 of Turnersville and the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee. Tom also enjoyed golfing, reading and being involved in politics. He will be remembered as being a gregarious, compassionate loving person to his family, friends and neighbors. He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Kathleen nee Barnett . Loving father of Maureen and Jack Janda and Eileen & Ed Graser. Devoted Grandfather of Thomas Joseph ?TJ?. Brother of Patrick O?Reilly. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Viewing Thursday evening 6:30 to 9 PM and Friday 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the McGUINNESS WASHINGTON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 573 Egg Harbor Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 AM in St. Charles Borromeo R. C. Church, Johnson Road, Washington Twp., NJ. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irish Memorial of Philadelphia, 123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2140, Philadelphia, PA 19109 or to St. Charles Borromeo R. C. Church, 176 Stagecoach Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com ?THE LIFETIME TRIBUTE FUNERAL HOME?
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