James J. Reilly

Jim was born at St Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO March 30,1925 to James and Annie (Bourke) Reilly. He was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs. He died peacefully at home in his sleep Oct 5th, 2010. He attended St Mary School until serving in the Army Air Corps as a pilot. He then graduated from General Motors Institute in Flint, MI.

He married Mary Jane “Toni” Hyde in 1955.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mary Jane "Toni", three sons, James (Pam), Edward and Kevin, six grandchildren Jenna, Jimmy, Joseph, Shannon, Brian and Steven, two great grandchildren Piper and Liam, nieces Chris and Mary and nephew Tom.

He was a great supporter of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. He served as President of the Hill Climb for many years. He was still an active member of the Pikes Peak Historical Society “Over the Hill Gang”.

Jim and his partners built the first auto dealership in what is now known as Motor City.

Jim will also be remembered as a model of leadership in the automotive industry, he served as an Officer of the Colorado Springs Auto Dealers, the Colorado Auto Dealers and the Colorado Director for the National Auto Dealers Association. He was owner of Reilly Buick GMC Truck until his retirement. He was known for his work ethic and honesty. Reilly Buick was not just an automobile dealership but was a place where friends gathered. Friendship was the foundation of Jim’s success, he was loved and respected by his family and friends. He was always full of fun and mischief. His delightful sense of humor, his guidance and his friendship will be missed.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10am Saturday Oct 9th at Corpus Christi Church, at 2318 N Cascade, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to St Mary’s High School, at 2501 E. Yampa, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.