Bill graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a mechanical engineering degree He joined General Electric (GE) upon graduation and spent his whole career in the aircraft engine group. Bill enjoyed sailing, golf and foreign travel in his retirement years.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Reilly and his sister and brother-in-law Sally and Jim Inderwish. He was proceeded in death by his brother Edward Reilly. Bill will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to a service to honor Bill at 10am on November 27, 2021 at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern, NC The family will greet guests immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (michaeljfox.org), St Joseph's Indian School (stjo.org) or St Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)
