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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Patrick C.

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Reilly

Jun 4, 1929 — Oct 18, 2025

Obituary

Patrick  C. Reilly, Sr., 96, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital. He was the husband of the late Janet M.  (Boyer) Reilly.

Born in Lebanon, PA on June 4, 1929, Patrick  was a son of the late Charles and Esther (Potteiger) Reilly. He was a graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and a member of St. Mary's Church. He was employed by Bon-Ton Department Store, Lebanon Paper Box and Sterling Packaging for over 40 years. He started the first union there. He sold Knapp and Hanover shoes from his home. He was an avid Phillies and Yankees fan and was president of the local Notre Dame Club.


Patrick is survived by three children: Michael Reilly, husband of JoEllen, Eileen Smith, wife of Bill, and Colleen Reilly; six grandsons: Jonathan, husband of Jonna, Brandon, Dustin, Zachary, Clint, and Kurt; one great granddaughter, Raelyn; a brother, Charles Reilly, husband of Judy; three sisters, Elaine Wentling, wife of Bill, Rose Longenecker, wife of Bruce, and Sally Thomas, wife of Bill; and sister-in-law, Diana Reilly. He was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Jr.; a daughter, Kathy; two brothers, James and Bernard Reilly; and three sisters, Gladys Reddinger, wife of Lee and Mary Reb, wife of Henry, and Romaine, and sister-in-law, Polly Reilly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Mary's Church, 2 N. 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A viewing will be held prior to Mass from 10-11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patrick 's name may be made to 1st Aid and Safety Patrol, Inc., 254 S 11th St, Lebanon, PA 17042. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements.  The family welcomes your memories and messages in our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com

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