Mary Lou (Mullins) Reilly passed away peacefully at home on September 17th, 2015 in the presence of her family at the age of 81. Mary Lou, daughter of Francis and Marguerite Mullins and sister of Theresa Mullins, was born in Bridgeport and lived in Monroe for the past 57 years. Mary Lou is survived by her devoted husband James D. Reilly Jr and loving children, Tim Reilly and his wife Debbie, Maura Reilly, Meg Reilly, Jimmy Reilly and his wife Karen, Shannon Reilly Monaco and her husband Mike, grand-children; Sean Reilly, Brendan Reilly, Amy Hoagland, Rick Mitarotonda, Dana Brown, Chrissy Carr, Kevin & Michael Brown, James & Casey Monaghan, James Reilly, Michael Monaco Jr., Pat Monaco, Rory Monaco, Ryan Monaco and great grandchildren; Grady & Camden Hoagland, Sophia & Dominic Muce, Collin LeBlanc, Julian & Mia Krivos and Reilly Brown. Mary Lou was predeceased by her son Fran Reilly and son-in-law Rich Mitarotonda. Mary Lou will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and friend who loved life and cherished her faith and long lasting friendships.