Hugh O’Reilly 93, of Framingham and formerly of Natick and Athboy, County Meath, Ireland, died Thursday August 30 ,2018 at the Metro West Medical Center in Framingham.
He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Heary) O’Reilly who died in 2017, sharing 65 years of marriage.
Born in Athboy Ireland he was the son of the late Hugh and Ann (O’Connor) O’Reilly.
Mr. O’Reilly was employed in the Automotive Supply business for 50 years. He owned and operated the Hugh O’Reilly Sales Company in Framingham for 30 years and previously work at P.T Brake Lining, W.D.Smith, and Broadway Brake Company.
He was a Fourth Degree member of the Natick Knights of Columbus, Natick Rotary Club and Founder of the Charles River Rotary Club. He was avid golfer with 3 “holes in one” and member of Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis.
Hugh was a dedicated volunteer for many civic groups and delivered meals and needed supplies to families every Thanksgiving and Christmas.
He and Patricia came to the United States in 1956 and settled in Natick in 1960, were devout Catholics and active members of St Patrick Parish where Hugh’s distinctive Irish brogue and tenor voice were renowned at Sunday Mass.
He is survived by four daughters, Ann O’Reilly, Denise O’Reilly, both of Cumberland RI,, Deirdre O’Reilly-Heaton and her husband Paul of Webster, Dawn Kilgore and her husband Kevin of Munson, one son David O’Reilly of Framingham, five grandchildren, Timothy O’Reilly, Sarah Aprea and her husband John, Dayna Riley, Susan O’Reilly, Molly Riley, two great-grandchildren, Maya Aprea, Ava Boulette and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Brian Hugh O’Reilly, and Mary Margaret O’Reilly
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral on Thursday September 6 at 9:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Patrick’s Church at 10:00 A.M.
Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to Metro West Medical Center attn.: Hospital Administration, Medical Arts Building 85 Lincoln Street, Framingham MA 01702, or to Catholic TV , P.O. Box 9196 Watertown MA 02471.