Jack "John" O'Reilly's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Jack "John" O'Reilly

April 10, 1934 - January 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Jack "John" O'Reilly's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

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Jack "John" O'Reilly

April 10, 1934 - January 17, 2025 (90 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Jack O'Reilly Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack O'Reilly (Columbus, Ohio), who passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack O'Reilly to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank O'Reilly and Dorothy O'Reilly (Quinn); his wife Joyce; his brother Tom O'Reilly; his siblings-in-law, Mike and Geri; and his niece Mary O'Reilly.

He is survived by: his children, Kathy O'Reilly, Michael (Sheila), John (Meg), Kevin (Jill), David (Andrea) and Brian O'Reilly (Julie); his brother Pat O'Reilly (Bernadette); and his sister-in-law Eunice O'Reilly. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul the Apostle Church (313 N State St, Westerville, OH 43082).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Cincinnati, the Tuition Assistance funds at St. Paul, St. Charles, St. Brigid of Kildare schools, or St. Brigid SPICE—charitable causes that Jack held close to his heart throughout his life.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Egan-Ryan Funeral Home



Tue

Jan 21

Visitation

Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
4661 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Wed

Jan 22

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

St. Paul the Apostle Church
313 N State St, Westerville, OH 43082

Wed

Jan 22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM

St. Paul the Apostle Church
313 N State St, Westerville, OH 43082

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January 20, 2025

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January 20, 2025

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“In loving memory of Jack O'Reilly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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January 20, 2025

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“Jack was a wonderful man, boss and mentor. There are not enough words in our language to praise him. The world is a dimmer place without him.”


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