William Reilly

June 26, 1939 ~ August 28, 2024
William Joseph Reilly, 85 of Commack, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He had been living with Chronic Leukemia. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of Gladys E. Mellick and William J. Reilly. His father passed when William was a young child. His mother Gladys remarried, Harold Godsil. William was the oldest of his brother’s, Roger, Don, Harold (Hats) and Gerald (Jerry). William entered the Navy and then the reserve serving on the U.S.S. Haynsworth and U.S.S. Robinson, when he was honorably discharged in 1963. He worked at Flair Manufacturing, where he met the love of his life, Joanna Miceli. They married and shortly after welcomed two children whom they loved dearly. William enjoyed going to the range where he was an range officer (Expert Shooter), hunting in the Catskills, fishing on his Grady White boat, and becoming Scout Master, where he was a mentor to many young boys. William is survived by his wife, Joanna, his children, William III and Joanna, his grandchildren, Carissa (25), William (22), Christian (21) and Gracyn (16). In addition to his son-in-law, John Vincent (Vinny). We will always remember his kindness, patience
and compassion. William was there for many people to lend an ear and provide guidance. We will all miss him greatly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his loving memory to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY
10573.
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