Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday (10-8-09) for John R. "Jack" Reilly, 830 Fairfield Dr., Hermitage, who passed away of natural causes at 5:18 a.m. Sunday (10-4-09) in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 83.

Mr. Reilly was born March 30, 1926 in Sharon, Pa., a son of John and Irene Flynn Reilly.

He was a lifelong area resident and a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School. Jack, as he was known by his family and friends, served as a radio operator with the United States Army Air Force during WWII. Following his honorable discharge, Jack attended John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1951.

Jack was employed by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation for 37 years and retired in 1985 as the plant manager of the Camp Reynold's division. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working as a funeral directors assistant at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Sharon.

He was an active member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon where he served as an usher for many years at the 10 a.m. Mass.

Jack enjoyed a good round of golf and was a member of several leagues throughout the years, including the Westinghouse Men's retiree's league at Tam O' Shanter Golf Course, Hermitage.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 103; and a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 684, both Sharon.

Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and his greatest joy was the time he shared with his family. A consummate gentleman, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

His wife, the former Sally Grace Tierney, who he married on September 3, 1949 in St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, Ohio, survives at home. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

He also leaves his four children, Sally Coyle, Canfield, OH; John M. Reilly, Susan Kendzor and her husband James; and Daniel Reilly, all of Sharon, PA; seven grandchildren, Kristen Gabriel and her husband Joseph, Lianna Di Pasqua, Jacqueline, John, and Nicholas Reilly, Natalie Becker and her husband Scott, and James W. Kendzor, three great grandchildren, Joseph Michael Gabriel, Tierney Diane Becker, and Nadia Marina Reilly- Bailey; and a sister Jeanne O'Neil and her husband Charles J. O'Neil of Enon Valley, PA and Bonita Springs, FL.

His parents preceded him in death.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, PA 16146.

Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday (10-07-09) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 1090 East State St. Sharon.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the web site www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Services: Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday (10-08-09) in St. Joseph's Church with the Rev. J. Thomas Dugan, senior associate pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage with military honors rendered by the Hickory VFW, Post 6166.