Obituaries

Mr. James Lawrence Reilley, ll

James Lawrence Reilley, II, age 79, of Constantia, NY, passed away July 7, 2026. Born in Syracuse, NY in 1946, he was the son of the late James and Ave Maria Reilley. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret S. Reilley of Bracey; three children, Michael Reilley (Kathy) of Baldwinsville, NY, Mark Reilley (Emily) of Pheonix, NY and Jill Czysz (Mark) of Henderson, NC; sister, Donna Rose of NY; brother, Dennis Reilley of NY; 6 grandchildren, Holly, Czysz of Sanford, NC, Jordan Reilley of NY, Zachary Reiiley of Boston, Hannah Reilley, NY, McKenzie Cyzsz of Cary, and Ian Reilley of NY; 4 great-grandchildren, Axel, Hazel, Rowan and Krew. James was a mechanical technician with GE for 25 years. He retired to Virginia with his wife, Margaret, who he loved dearly for 60 years. He had a love for his dogs, boating and fishing, but also enjoyed tinkering on just about anything. He additionally enjoyed being adventurous and often say, “Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained”. A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 23rd at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Stephens Catholic Church located at 469 Main Street, Phoenix, NY 13135. A luncheon will be held following the service in the Church social hall. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reilley family.