John V. Reilly entered Heaven on June 11, 2022. John was born in Englewood, New Jersey on October 20, 1952, the son of the late Bernice Reilly Colontoni, step-father Vincent Colontoni, and John Reilly.
He is survived by his daughter Ginger, his cousin/sister Valerie LeShane, his niece Kristin Dolce, his nephew Rafe Dolce, his great-nephews Michael and Nicholas, and his great-niece Amy. He is predeceased by his sister Sharon Dolce.
John passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord. He suffered several illnesses including heart disease, COPD, cancer, and serious leg and neck pain.
John lived in Garfield, New Jersey for many years and was employed by All American Siding and Window Designers before retiring to Florida in 2014. In his younger years, he was employed by Alfa Romeo. John graduated from Dwight Morrow High School and had 3 great friends, Richard, Michael, and Kenneth. His claim to fame is that John Travolta went to the same high school at the same time. John loved skiing, swimming, dancing, and traveling, especially cruises.
John’s quick humor, beautiful smile and wink, and outgoing personality will be missed by those who knew him best.
Mary Clare O’Brien
June 16, 2022, 8:12 pm
I’m very sad to hear about John. May he rest in peace with the Lord and his beloved mother, Bernice. My sincerest condolences to his family and his cousin Valerie.
God’s continued blessings.
Mary Clare O’Brien
Joan Wakeman
June 16, 2022, 8:45 pm
I am deeply saddened to hear this. I remember John fondly when we were growing up in Crestwood and he used to visit Valerie’s house with aunt Bernice. I even had a crush on him at one point. May he Rest In Peace. He is out of pain and in God’s hands. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Joanne & Gerry
June 16, 2022, 8:48 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Noreen
June 16, 2022, 9:51 pm
Valerie,
I’m so happy we had last Friday together when all this was happening. John was very fortunate to have you help him so intensely . I’m sure Aunt Bernice is looking down on you, and loving you for all the hard work you’ve put into caring for her , and then for John.
My dear sister friend, you are everyone’s earthly angel. You do so much, and give so much love to all those around you. John , I’m sure is resting peacefully now, no longer suffering in pain. May he rest in eternal peace!
Noreen Murphy
June 16, 2022, 11:22 pm
Rest In Peace John!
Maria Pellegrino
June 17, 2022, 2:35 am
May John be with his dear, sweet mom, Bernice, and be met by the Lord and Our Blessed Mother. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to Valerie and all the family.
Maria Pellegrino🙏🏻💕🕊
Milena Kantor
June 17, 2022, 11:53 am
Dear Valerie and family!
Please accept our condolences during these difficult times.
May the light of John’s life carry you through these tough days!
We are reeling with you..
Eileen Lebegue
June 18, 2022, 3:54 pm
I was greatly saddened to hear about John’s passing. I know that he is at peace now with the lord. I had the pleasure of knowing John for many years. He was a wonderful charming man with a great sense of humor. He was the best dancing partner I ever had! In fact he learned to dance for me. I have many fond memories of our times together. He was always there for me and all his friends. Valerie he loved you and his family so much. Thank you for helping Bernice and later John in his illness. My dear John will be sorely missed. I know he is with the angels now.