Peter was born on July 10th, 1933 to Peter and Elizabeth O’Reilly in Manhattan. He was married to the love of his life Jane (Rowan) O’Reilly for 64 years.
He was a proud member of the New York City Fire Department, Ladder 48, Batt 3, for 25 years. After his retirement from the Fire Department, he made a career in Fire Safety in New York City. He enjoyed his retirement and loved spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his kindness, love of Irish music and his great sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife Jane and his 5 children, Mary Beth (Guy Moore), Gerard (Cindy Dauro), Janie (Rick Sullivan), Kathleen (Frank Germinaro) and Eileen (Sean McGinnis). He is also survived by 12 adoring grandchildren, Guy (Colleen), Katie (Jeff Fricke) and Meghan Moore, Jacqueline, Kristen and Ryan Sullivan, Brian, Kasey and Ashlyn Germinaro, Jack, Matt and Reilly McGinnis. He is predeceased by his parents, and siblings James, Rosemary and Terence.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, April 14th from 3 pm-7pm at Michael J Higgins Funeral Home New City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on April 15th at 10 am at St. Augustine’s Church New City, NY, followed by interment at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. www.Tunnel2towers.org
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