Paul Reilly

Paul Reilly, age 88, Native of Church Street, Bellmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland; longtime resident of Elmhurst; Member IBEW Local 134; beloved and devoted husband of the late Rose, nee, Feeney; companion of Philomena O’Leary his loving, loyal and devoted partner of 14 years; dear brother of Annie Maria, Sean, Dominick, Tony and the late Kathleen May, Sadie, Martin, Christy, Gerard and Paddy; cherished son of the late Dominick and the late Sabina, nee Lavelle; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was a true sportsman - Before moving to the Chicago area he was a former member of the John Boyle Reilly Club in Springfield, Mass. He played Irish Football for John Mc Bride’s for many years. A proud GAA fan, member of the IAHC, handball player and an avid runner with his late wife Rose and between them they completed over 500 races including 7 marathons all for charity. Paul’s love for dogs was well known, especially for his current love Maggie.

Visitation Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Live stream of funeral mass available through funeral home website. For information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com