Obituary: Neil Joseph Reilly Sr.

Neil Joseph Reilly Sr., 80 
Neil Joseph Reilly Sr., of Weymouth, died Aug. 25. He was 80. 
Born in Boston’s South End to the late John and Cecelia Reilly, he graduated from Boston English High School. He attended Boston Teachers College and soon after became a master electrician and started his own company, Southeast Electric. After several years of running his own company, he went to work for Mathewson Corp. where he had the opportunity to travel the world as director of sales. 
Along with traveling, Neil loved the ocean and spent winters later in life at Jensen Beach in Florida. He also loved country music and was a great cook. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his quick wit.
Neil is survived by his wife, Geraldine Reilly. He was the loving father of Neil Reilly Jr. and his
wife, Robin, of Hull; Patrick Reilly ,of Braintree; Christine McDonough and her husband, Thomas, of Hull; Michelle Glennon and her husband, Patrick, of Hull; Kathleen Mahoney and her husband, Jon, of Hull; Thomas Reilly and his wife, Kristen, of Hingham; and Matthew Reilly and his wife, Molly, of Hull. 
Neil was the grandfather of 18 grandchildren, including the late Madyson Mahoney. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Kathleen O’Brien. He was the brother of John Reilly, of Weymouth, Mary Bradley, of Marshfield, and the late Timothy Reilly. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services for Neil will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the SIDS Center in honor of Madyson Mahoney at the Massachusetts Sudden Infant Death Center, Boston Medical Center, 801 Albany St., Boston, MA 02119.