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Paul W. Reilly, former Middletown Resident, Passes Away

Paul W. Reilly, a former resident of Middletown, died on May 25 in Stamford, CT.

Mr. Reilly was a liturgical architect for the Catholic Church, and worked on many projects with his father Paul C., after graduating from The University of Notre Dame. They worked on the  renovation of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, and New York City's Church of Our Savior.

He also designed various churches and religious buildings, including the rectory at Holy Cross Church in Rumson. He was also a member of the Middletown Historical Society, the Salvation Army, and many other civic organizations.

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A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, and funeral arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home.

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