Raymond M. Reilly Sr.

Raymond Michael Reilly, 83 of Morganville, New Jersey died peacefully on

August 19, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved with his family to

Staten Island as a child. He attended St. Peter’s High School for Boys following

High school he proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 4 ½ years. During his time in

The U.S. Navy, he served on three destroyers: U.S.S. Badger, U.S.S. Hale and the

U.S.S. Decatur. Ray was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1960,

Following that he worked as a bricklayer for 21 years. He then continued his

Career with the NYC Transit System as a structural maintainer, retiring after 20

Years. After retirement, Ray moved to an adult community in Little Egg Harbor,

New Jersey and finally settling in Morganville, New Jersey. He enjoyed golfing,

Fishing and playing cards with friends.

Ray was married to his loving wife Mary (nee Sullivan) for 50 years and

Enjoyed spending time with his 3 children and grandchildren. His grandchildren

Lovingly referred to him as Pa. He was predeceased by his parents Anna

(Morrisroe) and John Reilly, his brothers John and Daniel Reilly and sisters Eileen

Downing and Leona Reilly-Finn. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons

Brian and Ray (Kristen) and daughter Kathy Christensen (Jeff). His grandchildren

Christopher and Emily Reilly, Tyler, Kailey and Gavin Christensen, and sister

Maureen Sullivan. He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American

Veterans (DAV) or Embracing HospiceCare (Wall, New Jersey).

A memorial mass will be scheduled for friends

And neighbors of Chelsea Square at a later date.