Obituary of Robert B Reilly

Robert B Reilly, age 66, died unexpectedly at his home in Flemington, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Thomas Reilly Sr. and Lorraine Reilly-Currie. "Reilly" had lived in Newark before moving to Flemington four years ago. He was a proud Navy Veteran and had served on the USS Liberty. During his service time he earned a Purple Heart and a National Defense Service Medal. For many years Reilly worked as a bartender at Krug's Tavern in Newark. It was a job he excelled at because he was naturally social and loved meeting new people. He was a member of the VFW Post 712 in Newark and of the Ironbound Irish American Association, also in Newark. In his younger years Reilly enjoyed many hours fly fishing. More recently, he enjoyed spending time with his precious grandchildren and catching a Yankees game. Along with his parents, Reilly was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Reilly Jr. and his sister, Gloria Hartong. He is survived by his daughter Laura Schanel and her husband Andrew of High Bridge, his daughter Cheryl Caponegro and her husband Nick of Pohatcong, his brother Ken Reilly, and his two sisters, Janice Moore and Jill Stahon. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Reilly and Sadie Schanel; His three nephews Darren, Kevin and Danny Hartong and their families. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the VFW at www.vfw.org/Contribute