Obituary of Helen Elizabeth Reilly

Helen E. Reilly, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday morning July 4, 2018 in Hillsborough New Jersey. She was born on July 8, 1922 in Hillsborough NJ to her dear parents Mary (Shutack) and George Roman. Helen spent the majority of her life living in Raritan Borough NJ. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, and was an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen was kind, caring and generous, and will be missed by all who knew her. 

Helen is survived by her loving children, Richard (wife Cynthia) of Roanoke VA, Thomas (wife Catherine) of Manville NJ and Patrick of Manville NJ. She will be sadly missed by the joys of her life, her grandchildren, Sean (wife Mayland), Susanne, Kevin, Alexandria (husband Kyle) and Catherine, and her great-grandchildren Clark, Mayland (MJ), Peter, Janicia, Katherine and Anna.    

Helen was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Francis Clark Reilly (September 29, 1974), her brother George Roman and her sister Alice Denmead. 

Visitation will be on Sunday July 8, 2018 between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the funeral home. 

A funeral mass will be held on Monday July 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at the St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough NJ, followed by the burial at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Bridgewater NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Helen’s name to the St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church.  

“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”