Mr. John J. Reilly Jr.

Mr. John J. Reilly, Jr., 49, of Brooklyn, NY and formerly of New Lebanon, NY passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at home of chronic respiratory disease due to exposure following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Born in the Bronx, NY on August 17, 1968 the son of John Reilly and the late Eileen Buquet Reilly, he attended school in New York, New Lebanon and later moved to California where he graduated High School. Mr. Reilly was currently employed by the New York City Fire Department in the Explosives Unit, as well as working as an Explosives Consultant for many state and federal agencies. He began his career with the FDNY in 2002 as a Supervising Blasting Inspector. Prior to working with the Fire Dept., John had worked in special effects and on the set of many television shows and movies. He was also a licensed Pyro Technician and High Explosives Blaster. He worked on many Construction jobs throughout NYC. John was a member of the Blasters Union and of the Teamsters Local 237. John was a great friend to many and he loved spending time with family and friends. He had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. He volunteered for many organizations and was always ready to help anyone in need. He was proud of his work with the FDNY and was especially close with his extended family in the Explosives Unit. John will forever be loved, never forgotten, and deeply missed. Besides his father of New Lebanon John Reilly Sr., NY he is survived by his aunt Maria Reilly, cousins John and Eddie Jacobucci and many additional extended family. Funeral Notice: Calling hours for John J. Reilly, Jr., will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.The Funeral services will take place on Thursday, September 21, 2017, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Jude Church, 1677 Canarsie Rd., Brooklyn, NY celebrated by FDNY Chaplain, Msgr. John Delendick. The Burial will be on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, New Lebanon, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to FDNY Foundation, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. John J. Reilly Jr.

August 17, 1968 - September 15, 2017