Mechanicville, NY – Alma C. Reilly, 85, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012.
Born July 12, 1926, in Mechanicville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Ann (Hickey) Connors.
Alma was a graduate of Mechanicville High School in 1944 and went on to attend Mildred Elly Business School. She worked for the former West Virginia Pulp & Paper Mill at their main office in Mechanicville and also for the Town of Halfmoon and Saratoga County. Alma was a devoted mother, homemaker and friend.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister, Alice McMahon and two brothers, William T. Connors and Howard “Pete” Connors.
Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Howard H. Reilly; nine children, Patrick, Thomas, Peter (Brenda), Daniel (Gail), Timothy (Diane), Erin Chaskey (Harold), Alice, Nora Neal (Geoff) and Michael; brothers and sisters, James G. Connors, Joan C. Guthinger, John H. Connors and Ellen Connors-Brown; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, January 9, 2012, at St. Mary’s Church, Milton Ave., Ballston Spa.
Burial will be in the family plot at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.
Donations may be made in Alma’s memory to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.