Anna Nancy Reilly

Albany – Nancy Reilly, 80, passed away suddenly at her home on July 15, 2022 after her struggle with various health issues over the past few years. Born to Philip Reilly and Anna McEvoy Reilly on June 25, 1942 in Albany. Nancy graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1961, moving to Boston for work. But, within a short time she returned to Albany to start her Nursing career after obtaining her LPN license from Hannah Harrison LPN School in Washington, D.C. She proudly received her RN Nursing Degree from Maria College and Bachelor’s Degree from St. Mary’s University in Maryland. Most of her career was spent working at Washington Children’s Hospital. There she garnered great satisfaction from all that she learned while realizing her love for working with children. Lasting friendships were made with co-workers. She maintained connections with her Albany classmates by having yearly visits. On these visits Nancy was voted “Best Tour Guide” of the Washington Metro area. This bond remained strong and upon retirement Nancy returned to Albany. Her retirement was full of helping others through her many volunteer activities. Being a member of Mater Christi, she was a Eucharistic Minister, organized trips for seniors, volunteered at the food pantry, and was a greeter at funeral services. She was a committed volunteer not only at her church but also to the Albany Institute of History and Art and the children at Blessed Sacrament Preschool. This brought great joy to Nancy and the children. Nancy is survived by her siblings, John J. Reilly (Barbara), Mary Devane, Marcia Geiger (David), brother-in-law Paul Sommerville and sister-in-law Pat Reilly. Nancy had a special bond with her niece Stephanie Geiger and great niece Penelope. She was a God Mother to many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, brothers Philip, Peter, and infant Joseph, sister Lucy Sommerville, sister-in-law Beth Reilly, and brother-in-law Frank Devane. Family and friends are grateful for the Caregivers of Mater Christi who visited Nancy and the quick response and treatment from Albany Paramedics Firehouse 11. A Nancy Reilly Fund is being established to assist children of Blessed Sacrament School and Parish. Please make contributions to Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Nancy’s family on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. You can view the Mass at YouTube.com/C.ParishofMaterChristi The Rite of Committal will immediately follow her Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Anna Nancy Reilly

June 25, 1942 - July 15, 2022