John E. Reilly, age 66, of Norwell, formerly of Jamaica Plain, on April 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Rosalind M. (Ryan). Devoted father of Jay W. and his wife, Susannah of London, England, Douglas J. of Bristol, NH. Grandfather of Jack W. of London, England. Son of the late William Arthur and Kathryn (McElroy) Reilly, Brother of William A., Jr. of Chestnut Hill and James A. of Cohasset and the late Harriet Spellman.

A graduate of Northeastern University, Mr. Reilly worked for 30 years as a Radiological and Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Brockton Hospital and for the last 10 years for Imaging Associates in Holbrook. John was a past trustee of Bridgewater State University, a former member of the Mass. National Guard, and an avid student of American Sign Language. John had a passion for boating, especially out of Scituate Harbor and the North River.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 3-7 pm at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt. 123, near State Police Barracks), Norwell Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Wellness Community MA South Shore, 273 Hanover St., Hanover, MA. 02339.

Service Information

A Funeral Service will be held at 7 pm at the conclusion of the Visiting Hours.

Interment Private