Mary "Maureen" I. O'Reilly

The angels opened their arms to welcome Mary I. “Maureen” (Mallon) O’Reilly into their heavenly choir on Sunday morning September 13, 2015. Mary passed away peacefully at the American House in Roseville, Michigan. Mary was born on May 12, 1926 in Toome Bridge, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Her musical talent was recognized at an early age and she went on to become a distinguished soprano singer in Ireland, receiving many first place awards in various musical competitions. One of her most memorable performances was Yum-Yum in the musical Mikado. Also, at the early age of 16, Mary took the Pioneer Total Abstinence Pledge of the Sacred Heart vowing to abstain from all alcohol for the rest of her life. Mary never broke this pledge and was very proud that she remained a ‘pioneer’ all throughout her life. In 1951, Mary came to America to marry Gerald I. O’Reilly who predeceased her in 1966. She was also predeceased by her brother Fergie Mallon in 1978. Mary was proud of her American citizenship and dedicated her life to raising her four children who were her pride and joy. Mary’s legacy continues today in her four children: Mary (Patrick) Hughes of Vermont, Kathleen (Delbert) Kahn of Pennsylvania, Colleen O’Reilly of Michigan and son Kevin O’Reilly (Ron Terry) of New York. Also her five grandchildren: Michael (Jessica) Endres of Michigan, Patrick Hughes of London England, Carrie O’Reilly of Colorado, Kevin (Rebecca) Hughes of Connecticut, Maureen (Josh) Ladieu of Boston; and her five great-grandchildren children: Bryson, Aubrey, Kyla, Patrick and Cara. Viewing is at the Kaul Funeral Home on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. In state Thursday 9:30am until 10am at which time a Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church on Little Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to the Capuchin Friars, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan.