REILLY, Peter Vincent
(Captain, Burlington Fire Department)
Peacefully at his residence with his children at his side, on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Peter Reilly in his 60th year. Beloved Son of Vyvyan and Russell Reilly. Loving father of Shaughn, Kyra and Zack, Quinn, and Kael. Dear brother of Michael (Jane), Edwin (Jane), Matthew (Anne Marie), Therese (Tom) Kelly, and Patrick (Jennifer). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Peter was a graduate of St. Thomas More High School, Hamilton and the University of Western Ontario, King’s University College. He became a Firefighter with the Etobicoke Fire Department before joining the Burlington Fire Department in 1989, where over a 30 year service he rose to the rank of Captain in 2009, where he was highly respected by his peers. He dedicated many hours to volunteering with St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Juravinski Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Grimsby, coaching hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and football in the Grimsby area. One thing very evident in Peter’s life was his devout Catholic Faith through which he derived much of his strength.
A special mention to Fr. Rico Passero, and Lt. Col. Fr. Ed Jankowski of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby, for their friendship and spiritual guidance. This faith ingrained in him a peaceful kindness which he shared with all. The family is grateful for the care provided to Peter by St. Elizabeth Nurses, Dr. Sebastien Hotte and the Oncology Team at Juravinski Hospital.
Visitation at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Ave., Grimsby ON, on Tuesday, and Wednesday March 2nd and 3rd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, all visitors must register through the funeral home’s website (www.dermodys.com) or by telephone at (905) 388-4141, with masking and social distancing rules in effect. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grimsby on Thursday, March 4th at 11 a.m. (for livestreaming of Mass go to www.facebook.com/StJoesGrimsby) Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Ancaster. The family would appreciate any donations in Peter’s honour be made to McMaster Children’s Hospital, Child Life Services Dept., or Juravinski Cancer Centre.
Peter’s life was full, and much of his happiness during life was at the Reilly family cottage at Beckley Beach, Lake Erie. A devoted proud father, his greatest gift was his four children.
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Saturday February 27th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Peter Vincent Reilly Saturday February 27th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:HAMILTON, Province: Ontario