John Reilly

Biography

John Reilly, born in 1836, was a man of convictions whose life touched many in the West Laurel Hill Cemetery community. He maintained a steady presence at local gatherings, sharing stories of earlier decades and encouraging civic pride in a growing city.

Reilly’s generosity extended beyond words; he offered practical help to those in need and treated friends and strangers alike with gentle respect, a kindness remembered following his death in 1904.