Katherine Ann Reilly

Born and raised in Stamford, She was the daughter of Walter Kelleher and Alice Ritch. She is survived by her brother Michael of Las Vegas. She graduated from Rippowam High School and Norwalk Community College and worked as a Customer Service Representative at Pitney Bowes Employees Federal Credit Union. Before the Credit Union she worked at many other financial institutions around Stamford for nearly 50 years. She loved her customers and was always available to assist them in any way possible.

Katherine was a member of Saint Cecilia’s church in Stamford. Her wedding took place at the church 40 years ago as well as multiple family members baptisms. Her two biggest personal passions in life were the New York Mets and Auto Racing. Friday and Saturday runs to Shea Stadium and many Connecticut race tracks with friends in her younger days and then games and NASCAR races around the region with John and Shaun later on were some of her happiest moments.

She was an incredible wife and mother. Whether it was being a Boy Scout pack mother, helping at school or Sunday School, sitting through little league practices and games or going shopping every Sunday she was always there for anything Shaun needed.

She is survived by her husband John Reilly, her son Shaun, her daughter-in-law Claudette and her Grandchildren Corey and Jaxon.

Friends are invited to calling hours Monday December, 2nd 11:30am-1pm, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905. Memorial service to be celebrated immediately after at 1:45pm at Fairfield Memorial Park 230 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to St. Jude.