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Gerald O'Reilly Obituary
O'Reilly, Gerald F. December 17th, Army Veteran, loving husband of Geraldine D. O'Reilly, dear father of Michael (Mary Kay), Nancy (Frank) Chlebek, Kevin (Lisa), Brian (Joanne) and Laura (Arthur) Paull, loving grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of two, brother of Christopher (Dolores "Kris"), Bernard (Rosann) and Fred (Maureen), uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired Captain with the Cook County Sheriffs Dept. Funeral Saturday, 11:30 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. Mass 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuncralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald O'Reilly
Kathleen (Sis) Calkins
December 20, 2008
Dear Gerald O'Reilly Family:
My sincerest sympathy on the death of your husband, father, brother, etc. I'm sorry I could not make the
wake or funeral as I was attending
one here on the northside of Chicago but my thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Sis Riley Calkins
(daughter of May Riley--Rose's cousin)
BILL ROBBS
December 19, 2008
BRIAN, MY SYMPATHYS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MY FAMILY WILL PRAY FOR YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.
Maryan Carroll
December 19, 2008
Dear Kevin, Lisa and family,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love
Maryan
Neil Butler
December 19, 2008
Very sorry to hear about your Father Brian. Our Hearts & Prayers go out to your family.
DAVID SEISER
December 18, 2008
BRIAN,I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOU FATHER. HE WAS A GREAT CAPTAIN TO WORK FOR. HE NEVER FORGOT WERE HE STARTED FROM (BLUE SHIRT).MY FAMILY WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Sue Spingola
December 18, 2008
Michael, MaryKay, Patrick and Katie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Take care of your mom. Your dad was a good man and his memory will be with you always.
Sue and Paul Spingola
Amy Cronin Marciniak
December 18, 2008
Dear Laura and Brian,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You will be in my prayers.
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