Francis J. Reilly

COLEBROOK, NH -- Mr. Francis “Frank” J. Reilly, 94, of Colebrook, and formerly of Lemington, Vt., passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. Frank was born July 29, 1919, in Manhattan, NY, a son to the late Patrick and Anna (Braun) Reilly. He was educated in New York City, and was later married to Margherita Guarenti in 1940. Frank served with honor in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Upon returning to New York from the war, Frank’s career took him into the field of television where he was a computer technician for the CBS network. For a time, he was also a taxi driver in New York City. After retiring, he moved to the north country. Frank loved to cook and bake, and will be fondly remembered by all his friends for his outgoing personality and big smile. He was a member of the American Legion and a communicant at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church. Mr. Reilly is survived by two daughters, Margherita Schneider of Londonderry, NH, and Francine King and husband, Douglas, of Danbury, Conn.; a son, Daniel Reilly of Naugutuck, Conn.; a brother, Charles Reilly of Washington state; a sister, Theresa Mulligan, seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Margherita, in 2009; two brothers, Joseph & Patrick Reilly; and three sisters, Catherine & Jeannie Reilly and Anna Hanrahan. Calling hours will be Saturday morning, Feb. 22, 2014, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Colebrook with The Reverend Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service with military honors will be held later in the spring at St. Brendan’s Catholic Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Reilly may be made a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be offered by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Francis J. Reilly

July 29, 1919 - February 19, 2014