Dear Masha,

I have so many fond memories of the time I spent with you and Tony at Zima on Sakhalin Island.  I remember the warmth of your house, and the best borscht I have ever eaten, and the great company of you and Tony, who welcomed me into your lovely home.  

I wish you all strength in this difficult time.  

Yours sincerely,


Matthew

Dear Maria,

I’m so sorry to learn about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything to help. 

Sincerely,
Amelie 


Maria,

Please excuse the interruption at this difficult period for you. I got your email from a friend and ex-colleague who currently works for Shell, because I want to personally pass on my condolences..

Starting in November 2004 I worked in Sakhalin for 4 years.  I was part of Tony’s small team consisting of Peter, Tim, the two Olga’s and Irina. After a period of time I was moved to another department, at which point Tony became an adviser directly to Campbell. 

I will always remember Tony in a very good light, and I am so sad to hear of his passing.

All the very best

Stuart

Dear Maria,

Just thinking of you as I lit a candle for Tony at Mass today..

When you have such trauma as you are going through, you need time to heal, time to pray, and time to be with family.  Just want you to know that you will always be in my thoughts and should you ever feel the need to talk - I am here for you.  The one thing that really helped me get through after Doug passed on, is this sentence:  “Between Grief and Gratitude there is GOD.”

With much affection,
Edie

When I think back about my time with Uncle Tony I only smile because I’m left with many great memories that only an uncle can give to his niece. 

When he would pick me up from soccer practice he had me sit on sheets of plastic so as not to get his Suburban dirty. He would pinch my "chubby cheeks" and when I would do the same to his, my little fingers would slide off because I believe he had vaseline on his face. 

He would take my sister and me on many great adventures. We would stand in line for four hours at Disneyland to go on new rides. He put bike helmets on our heads to go rock climbing down on the cliffs of Palos Verdes. He would even deal with my sea sick stomach and take us for day trips to Catalina Island.

Having an Uncle that traveled the world has helped shape who I am. I thank you Uncle Tony for giving me the spirit to be an adventurer.

I love and miss you.
Kerry

Dear Masha,

I was so sorry to hear the very sad news about Tony. 

You and Tony were two of the first people I met after I arrived in Sakhalin in November 2000 and I can still remember your welcome and friendliness. Tony was also very supportive in those early days during the handover from Marathon to Shell and always a consummate professional. It was a real pleasure to work with him and an honour to have known him.

All the very best during this very difficult time, Mike





Dear Masha,

Both Ian and I were very shocked and saddened to hear of Tony's passing.  Please accept our very deepest sympathy at this difficult time for you.

Both Ian and I have known Tony for a while as a colleague and a friend and we will miss him and his humour and personality greatly. 

With our heartfelt condolences,

Elena and Ian Johnston

Dear Masha,

Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so sad to wake to hear this news.  

Tony was a very special man. He was talented, smart and kind. I remember the lovely times we spent at your house at Zima eating your borscht and enjoying the company of the two of you. You had a very special bond and he was so proud of you.    

I can only imagine how you are feeling and wish you the strength and fortitude during the difficult times you face immediately and in the longer term. 

Yours sincerely,


Matthew 

Dear Maria,

It was with great sadness and a heavy heart that I finished reading your email.

Tony was some one for whom I have a great respect; he was a decent man, a good man and I am proud to have known him.

You and Tony always struck me as being a couple who lived for each other. I can not imagine your grief and loss.

I send you my deepest sympathy and condolences.

Sincerely,

Michael

Maria,

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I was very sad to read your e-mail. I was teaching this morning, otherwise I would have come to the visitation. I am truly saddened by your news and you have my condolences. 

Sincerely,

Nathalie 

Maria, 

I’m very sorry to hear that. 
I hope you are okay. I can’t imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I want you to know that you can always have a wonderful friends around you. My heartfelt condolences.



Maria,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family. I pray that God rest his soul in eternal peace. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Remember I am in town and I'm here for you if you need anything. 

Warm regards,

Aman Dhuka

Dear Maria,

There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Although we never met, I believe Tony was a wonderful person, this must be so hard for you.

I apologize for missing the funeral as I’ve backed China. But please accept my heartfelt  sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

If there is anything I could do for you, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Xuefei Li

Maria,
 
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Tony.  Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you. 
 

Dear Maria,
 
It is difficult to find the words to express my shock. I was so sad to hear the news about Tony.
 
I remember the moment when I met Tony first time in November 2000 in Sakhalin while I was on long business trip in Yuzhno. Though we have never worked closely (I was working for SEIC Moscow office) I remember him very well. He was a great professional, strong and very energetic person. He was among the “first leading wave” of expats who joined and contributed a lot to the success of Sakhalin-2 project.
 
My heart and thoughts are with you these days.

I find it extremely difficult to comprehend that Tony is no longer with us although his memory with always be with us. I have known him since I first got involved in Sakhalin in 2004  and like Gavin he was the keeper of the project history during my involvement with the project.  After Sakhalin Tony and I worked together in the Hague and in Australia.

Technically Tony was the best of the best, the more complicated the issue the better he was at sorting it out. I never new him not to be able to solve a problem.

Tony was also a very nice person, sharing Tony' home made coffee and Maria's mum's apple pie was the highlights of mid morning in Sakhalin. Our handover in Narita Airport's  Starbucks was is also a memory to be savoured as was solving the worlds problems walking home from work along Perth's Adelade Terrace.

Maria, Jenny and I wish you strength going forward you are in our thoughts as is Tony.
Campbell

Tony,
Thanks for introducing me to Margaret Thatcher,
Warwick Castle,
being a great diving buddy 
and Long Island Iced Tea.
I'll always cherish the memories,

Dave Rickey

Maria,

All I know of Tony I have learned from the love and devotion you have shown to him, particularly in these past few weeks where you have cared for him so selflessly. That is enough for me to know he must have been a great man and I wish I could have met him. I hope that you will be able to share with me some day the story of Tony and how you met and your many adventures. In that way his story may live on, just as his legacy of hard work and devotion lives on in you and all those with whom he came into contact. 

I'm truly sorry for the loss that you and the rest of Tony's family have suffered and I hope in time, you may heal. I know you are so far from home, but your work family is here for you and loves you. 

Best wishes, 

Sean 

Dear Maria
I am very sad to hear that Tony has passed away.  We worked together in Sakhalin and his professionalism, respect and consideration for others and his commitment always shone through. I - and many others - learned much from him and it was a privilege to be his colleague.  His and your kindness when I first came to Sakhalin will always be appreciated and I have treasured your friendships over the years. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
David 

Maria, 

I am so sorry for your loss. Tony is in a peaceful place now, and you know he always wants to see you happy. I am sending you all the strength and courage to handle this situation. I am very proud to see that you are already handling it very well. I am sending you lots of love, and if you ever need a friend to lean on or need any help, I am always here for you. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Lots of Love,
Sanmita 


I've only know Tony a short while since my arrival here in Houston in February , but during that brief time he was amazingly helpful, both professionally regarding the project and personally being a fellow Brit in a country that almost spoke the same language. 
He had infinite patience and had a great way of expressing things. He knew so much about contracts that he was able to explain them to others succinctly,  a skill that is not easy.
Tony, was above all a true gent in all he did and although it was fleeting, I'm proud to say Tony O'Reilly was my mate. 

Maria,

I was very saddened to hear of Anthony’s passing last night. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
 
As you may remember I worked with Anthony in BG from 2014 through 2016, when we parted. It was a real privilege to work with him as a colleague and friend. Anthony was unendingly patient and kind, always looking for the right path in our work without fear or favour.

You both were kind in lending me some critical components for an Englishman as I temporarily resided in Houston – a kettle for tea and a “French press” for coffee! – and remember my best night in Houston during that time was dinner with you both.
 
May I also offer some sincerely held beliefs.
 
Anthony shared with me the most wonderful, beautiful experience of his life was marrying you in a Russian Orthodox Church in Sakhalin. Having lived and worked in Moscow for some years I can understand what he means.
 
We were two Englishman relating to each other, with all of the respect and reserve that comes with our culture, but Tony did impress me with his sincerely held Christian belief’s, particularly stemming from that experience. I myself share this faith. I do believe therefore Tony has received a warm welcome in heaven, with our Lord Jesus Christ and the host of angels and saints.
 
He will be waiting for you.
 
My dearest blessing and prayers,
 
Neil C. Yates (Dr)
CP Manager NOV & JV Projects
Shell International Petroleum Company Limited

My Condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes to Tony’s close and extended family today. 

Tony and I worked in Sakhalin together, by the time I joined the project he was one of the longest serving members of our Contracting team, dating back over 8 years to the days of Marathon Oil. 

Tony was admired and known for firstly being a true gentleman in every regard, he was always professional and an absolute master at what he did. We always referred to him as not only our Project Encyclopedia but also our History Book. Tony helped so many people to be come better and more professional people and this remains one of his many legacies to this day. There would be no successful first LNG export from Russia without Tony’s contribution.

We will miss him as a friend, colleague and true professional. Rest his soul.

Best wishes, 
Gavin Sears
Shell Senior Contracting and Procurement Leader


Tony has been the most professional and courteous person I have ever come across.  Even in adversity his cheery nature and beautifully unassuming sense of humor would be constant.  Always an enthusiast, even in the most trying circumstances – he is an example to us all.  I recall his interactions with our partners and co-venturers as well as our own assurance teams over the years, and he cruised through all of the head winds, hysteria and over reaction as well as some quality points (every now and again) that all of these groups tend to create, with the same unflappable professionalism, patient explanation and diligent answers, while progressively winning them over at every turn.  

Tony, I will greatly miss your advice, experience and your excellent work, but most of all I will miss (but I will not forget) your good cheer, quiet humor and enthusiasm for all things.  


Tony was a joy to work with. Tony was so professional and his ability with words was amazing – I’ve lost count of the numbers of sentences he worked his magic on! One of my fondest memories of Tony was him recalling his favorite photo of Maria, how they had gone to buy manure for their garden on a cool day….when they got home the manure was steaming in the back of their truck and then Maria got on top of the manure and shoveled it out….Tony was beaming with pride as he remembered this moment! Tony was always able to see the funny side of things and brought a lot of laughter to the office over the last few years – especially when we talked about FID dates and team building activities! He will be deeply missed – both professionally and as a dear colleague. 

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Tony for nearly two years. Tony’s decades of experience, deep knowledge of our business and willingness to help anyone made him an invaluable member of the team.   I have routinely turned to Tony for guidance and advice and he has been a fantastic coach to me.

Here are some of the things I will miss about working with Tony:

Early mornings; I usually arrive at 6:30 – always to a warm greeting from Tony (who would sit in the adjacent cubicle); inevitably there would already be a few emails from Tony waiting in my inbox. 

Political conversations; Tony was a committed conservative (reader of the Wall Street Journal); I’m more of a bleeding-heart liberal (reader of the Washington Post).  We didn’t agree on much politically – other than the ineptitude of the U.S. Congress. However, we had many, many good conversations about the country which we both love. 
  
Passion for his work and our project;  the Lake Charles Project has endured more than its fair share of ups and downs;  throughout this, Tony has maintained an unfailingly positive attitude; it’s easy for Project Professionals to become a bit jaded (“if this project doesn’t work out, I’ll move on to the next one”) – I never saw that from Tony.  His positivity and good humour was a steadying and calming influence for me (and the rest of the team).

Tony will be sorely missed – he was a consummate professional and dear friend.  


I appreciated his humored and seemingly infinite patience that often had a wry smile associated with it.  

One of my favorite comments from Tony was “Can we be more specific?” usually in response to some form of vague, fuzzy thinking on my part.  

I have always been amazed at his ability to keep so much complexity sorted out and equally impressed with his ability to gently help people understand it.


“Anyone can be heroic from time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the time.”
Luigi Pirandello


True professional and kind person, you may have gone from sight, always will be remembered.

Maria - we are all so sorry for the loss of your husband. I know no words will make things better. Your memories of him will help you get through these incredibly difficult times and you have friends and family to help hold you up. I know you cherish your time with him and will always remember your love and time together. Know we are all here for you and will help you heal however we can in any small way. 

Love, Kelly

Ever a genuine gentleman, ever a man of fine standards! Tony always took the time to stop and chat with me. I remember long early morning conversations about movies in particular as we shared a common interest in all thing sci-fi! I never could quite beat Tony into the office. Even back in the days of my 6am sharp starts, he would already be there, securing his dynamic desk! The only time I did beat him in was a 5.45am arrival for me one rainy cold morning in 2017. I felt so triumphant, only to realize that Tony was out on holiday that day! So I never did! I will miss him.

Cont..

I remember going on a negotiation course with him and saw him loving being included as a contractor rather then left on the side lines - it was a great course and taught us so much about each other.

And what I saw in Tony’s leadership was a willingness to learn and use his skills to hold the line with us young folk and guide us through our impetuosity. 

I already miss the fact that I will walk to his desk and he won’t be there - but I will walk there and see him as a true, pragmatic inspiration.

What a gent!


I first met Tony in 2014 and I was the new project director on Lake Charles LNG  - I was young and confident and Tony was old and wise - he had seen 20 of me before - he was cautious.
And it was this cautioun that I needed - i was in a senior slot and I was young - I needed Tony and he didn’t know how much.

We grew to really understand our relationship and we flourished - he was a solid, professional and such a role model for all us young people.

He never gave up on Lake Charles, and it’s had its moments of uncertainty - he stuck with the project through the Shell take-over and uncertainty and gave us his solid hope.

Whenever I turned up after I left the team I could see in his eyes how happy he was to see me and it was totally reciprocated - I missed the opportunity to record how much we needed him back - and I was going to tell him!


I met Tony a long time ago when he came to work on Sakhalin island. He was the first person who gave me guidance and coached me how to do the project contracting job. From that time I learned the importance of attention to detail and feeling of personal responsibly to do a quality work.

Tony was always saying to me that it was important I should be ready to roll up my sleeves and do the dirty job if required. He demonstrated it by his devotion to the profession but also in every day  life.  Once I came to the office by car and when was going for lunch I noticed my car had a flat tire. At that time we did not have a service to call and I was not sure who to ask for help.  Tony was just coming back from lunch and saw me standing with the troubled face. So he offered help and immediately started changing the tire. I was surprised and will never forget it. 

Tony also took personal care about people in our small office. These were late 90s in Russia, when we had problems with supply of goods and interruptions in power and heat supply in our houses.  I remember Tony bringing bags full of clothes he bought in JC Penny’s and giving it to our team. He was ready to help always. 

We were all glad to learn later that Tony was getting married to Masha and found himself so happy with Masha’s family. 

I only wished I could spend more time working together with Tony again these days. 

My deepest condolences to Masha and the families for such a loss. 

Tony, you will be remembered as a caring and kind teacher and friend.  Rest In Peace. 


Dear Maria,

I cannot fathom the depth of your loss. But I hope and pray that you are able to feel your husband's grace and love. There are no words that can help lessen the pain and finality of such a loss.  But I also know that you will find resilience and the will to see the light some day. You are in my thoughts.

Sirsha

Dear Maria,

My words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel after learning about the death of your beloved husband Tony.  Your husband was surely a gem of a person. He will be missed for his goodness in life.   May you ever treasure the wonderful times you had and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.  

With kind love, 

Katherine Pinzon Romero 



I’m so sorry for your loss Maria. We are praying for you and your family and we are here if you need anything. 

With love, 
Emmerich family 

Dear Maria, 
We are saddened by your loss. 
May you find comfort in your loving memories.
With deepest sympathy, 
Gaby Araujo 

OBITUARY

Anthony Philip O'Reilly

April 26, 1953 – November 1, 2018

Heights Funeral Home

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