Joseph William Reilly Jr.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Louis Clendening; father, Joseph W. Reilly Sr; sister, Eilene Benigni; and his beloved Aunt, Connie and Uncle Bob. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela Rosseau Reilly; children, Ronda J. Alderman, Casselberry FL, Robert Reilly (Teri) of Largo FL, LeAnn Reilly of Mesa AZ; siblings, Dorothy Sheftz of Gap PA, Lynn Helck (Peter) of Bear DE, and George Reilly (Donna) of Claymont DE; grandchildren, Ryan Reilly (Jeremy Boyd) of Kingston PA, and Caitlin Reilly (Robert Muggli) Naples, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Joe was born in Chester PA inheriting the family fishing gene and inclination that he spent most of his life sharing with those around him, influencing generations of fishers. A Lather by trade and a craftsman by nature, he built a house and was THE handyman. He enjoyed cooking, particularly for others and mutually benefited greatly from that sharing. He relished time spent with family, particularly the food planning/preparing (“It’s all about the food”). He loved bowling, baseball (“those Phils”), lunch with friends, and exploring unique sites off the beaten path. His steadfast nature provided comfort to family and friends, he loved and was loved greatly in return, he will be sorely missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. A veteran of the Navy (“the best job I ever had”), please consider a memorial donation in lieu of flowers to charities that benefit veterans or of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com.