Geneseo: Richard W. Reilly, 80 years, of Reservoir Road, Geneseo, NY died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home. He was born in Mechanicville, NY, April 19, 1931 the son of Vincent and Luella Dibble Reilly. A graduate of both SUNY at Albany and the University of Ottawa, he was awarded his Bachelors Degree in Biology. Prior to retirement, he was a Professor at SUNY at Geneseo for 35 years.
He is survived by wife, Jane Pitman Reilly; children, Diane (Charles) Zammerilla of Pittsburgh, PA. and David Reilly of Livonia,NY. 4 grandchildren, Chris and Matt Zammerilla; Stephanie and Adien Reilly. His sister, Bernice Sorg of Maryland. Several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday, February 11,2012 from 11 AM – 12 o’clock NOON at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will follow the visitation at 12 o’clock NOON with the Rev. Edward Dillon officiating. Burial, St. Marys Cemetery, Geneseo. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Avon, NY 14414. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Jane, Diane, David and families: I am so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I have fond memories spent at your home and camping. May God continue to watch over all of you at this very difficult time.
I have had many very pleasant conversaations with Dr. Reilly over the years that I worked
in the Payroll Office at SUNY Geneseo. What a wonderful person and a true lover of
animals especially dogs. I know that he will be missed greatly.