Deirdre Clare Reilly
April 04, 1959 - February 16, 2016
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Deirdre Clare Reilly
April 04, 1959 - February 16, 2016
Obituary
Deirdre Clare Reilly, 56, of Aliso Viejo. Following a long struggle with cancer she died peacefully on February 16, 2016, in her home surrounded by family. Daughter of Dolores F. Reilly and the late Dr. Philip J. Reilly of Sacramento, Deirdre is survived by her mother; siblings: Chris, Paul, Seana, Mary, Tom and Conn; sisters-in-law, Suzanne, Bridget, Paula; as well as her exuberant and loving extended family including her uncle, aunts, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Philip A. Reilly.
Deirdre was Sacramento born and bred. She spent elementary years at Our Lady of the Assumption, graduated from Loretto High School, and studied at American River College. Deirdre was a dedicated union member and 31-year employee of Pacific Bell and AT&T.
A creative spirit who shone brightest within the circle of her family and friends, Deirdre’s laughter and smiles will be missed.
Deirdre’s memorial service will be held:
Saturday, April 16, 2016
1:00 to 4:00pm
Folsom Rotary Clubhouse
7150 Baldwin Dam Road
Folsom, CA 94630
20 responses to Deirdre Clare Reilly
Tom Reilly says:
February 22, 2016
These are great photos of DeeDee as a dedicated (Pac Bell) employee. Our family really appreciates you and other colleagues sharing memories.
Jean MacDonald says:
February 23, 2016
I worked with Dee Dee on Marconi Ave at AT&T. She was always full of spirit and had a great laugh. She had a great family that she talked about often, and I’m sure having all of you will give comfort in the loss of Dee Dee.
I am shocked and saddened by her passing.
Jean MacDonald
Frances Grumblatt says:
February 25, 2016
Love, and comfort to my dear sister ,and loving mother of Dierdre. Your mutual love is forever:dizzy:
Joan M Rickwalt says:
February 26, 2016
Don and I were so happy to get to spend time with Deidre in Sacaramento when we traveled to honor her mother, Delores for Delores’ 80th birthday. Deidre gleefully toured Don and I all over Sacramento and pointed out all of the places of interest. Then, just last year in January ’15, my sister Kathleen and I visited in Rocklin again with Aunt Delores and spent some time with Deidre. Deidre was fun and animated and we loved getting to visit with her. Deidre was making plans to sell her darling house up in the Hills and excited about moving to Laguna to be near the beach and Tom and Bridget . I’m so happy we had this short time together with Deidre; Her cheerful optimism rings in my ears. You had a full life and a short life, Deidre. We will never forget you.
Love, your cousin, Joan Rickwalt
kathleen Schomp, cousin to DeeDee says:
February 26, 2016
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