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Vietnam Veteran, Framingham South Graduate Bryan S. Reilly, 57, Has Died

Raised in Framingham, he attended Framingham schools and graduated from Framingham South High School in 1974.

Bryan S. Reilly, 57, formerly of Framingham, died on Nov. 2, 2013 at the 
Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.

He was the beloved husband of Maresa (Stok) Reilly, with whom he celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on May 24, 2013. They lived in Tewksbury.

Born in Framingham, he was the son of Carolyn (Madden) Reilly, who survives him, of Framingham and the late Thomas W. Reilly, Jr.

Raised in Framingham, he attended Framingham schools and graduated from Framingham South High School in 1974. He later attended Mass Bay Community College and Framingham State College.

In November of 1974, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War era.

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Bryan was employed for the past 14 years as a Personnel Recruiter by Boylston Search Associates in Boston.

He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Tewksbury, where he served on numerous boards and committees including the Board of Deacons, the Board of Trustees as well as the Church Moderator. In addition, he served as a Sunday School Teacher.

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Reilly was a multi-sport athlete. He enjoyed skiing and was an instructor and member of the P.S.I.A. (Professional Ski Instructors of America), a runner, having competed in the Boston Marathon. He also participated in Triathlons, enjoyed hiking, biking and mountain climbing to name a few.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, Nicole A. and Bryan T. Reilly of Tewksbury; three brothers, Thomas W. "Jay" Reilly and his wife Joan of Milford, Eric L. Reilly and his wife Karen of Marlboro and Alan C. Reilly and his wife Pamela of Upton; his mother-in-law, Susan T. Machnik of Billerica; his brother-in-law , Rufus Stok and his wife Audrey of Cape Cod. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Calling Hours are Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. 

Please meet at the First Baptist Church, 1500 Andover St., Rte. 133, Tewksbury on Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. for his Memorial Service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bryan's memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1500 Andover St., Tewksbury, MA 01876 or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. David Reardon, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.


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