James D. Reilly, Jr, 86, of Monroe went home peacefully to our Lord on January 21, 2019. Mr Reilly was born in Bridgeport, son of the late James and Anna Reilly.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary Lou; son, Fran Reilly (Carrie); and son-in-law, Rich Mitarotonda. Jim graduated from Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University.

Following his military service in the Navy in the Korean War, he began a successful career in computer sales at Burroughs Corporation. Jim was a man of profound faith and integrity. He is survived by his loving children, Tim Reilly (Debbie) from Newtown, Maura Reilly from Norwalk, Meg Reilly Dunleavy (Kevin) from Fairfield, James Reilly lll (Karen) from Santa Clarita, Calif., and Shannon Monaco (Mike) from Monroe. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Friends may greet the family at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Pains Road, Trumbull on Thursday, January 24, from 3 to 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 25, at St Stephen’s Church, 6948 Main Street, Trumbull at 10 am.

PLEASE do not send flowers!

Contributions in Jim’s name to the following charitable organizations would be greatly appreciated: Daughters of Charity, dcmpb.org; and The Thomas Merton House, themertoncenter.org.

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