Michael S. Reilly, 71 of Kearny passed away at home on September 8, 2021.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Mike at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Monday September 13 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 AM, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in South Bend, Indiana on September 22, 1949, Michael was a resident of Kearny for 70 years. He proudly served in the Marines during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. He was a graduate of Kearny High School Class of 1968, earned his bachelor's degree at Kean College, and later received his master's degree from Montclair State University. Mike worked as a probation officer for the State of New Jersey for 29 years before his retirement.
Mike was an avid football and baseball fan, and especially liked cheering for the New York Giants. Mike was a member of the Kearny Elks and the American Legion. He was a dedicated coach, passing on his love of the games to the next generation. Mike coached Kearny Recreation Sports, the Saturday Basketball Biddy League, Minor League and Colt League Baseball.
Mike was the beloved husband of 40 years to Karen (nee Cassese) Reilly.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or to St. Barnabas Hospice.