Elizabeth "Betty" Reilly

June 27, 1926 - June 22, 2013

Elizabeth “Betty” Reilly (nee Armstrong) of Paulsboro passed peacefully on Saturday June 22, 2013 surrounded by her family and danced to heaven to meet the love of her life, Eddie. Betty was born in Woodbury and was a life-long Paulsboro resident. She retired from Paulsboro High School as the Principal’s Secretary with over 30 years of service. Betty was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. John’s Church and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was a violinist with the Haskell – Snyder Orchestra and the Lew Schearer All South Jersey Orchestra. When her children were growing up she was also a Girl Scout Leader, held several different offices with both St. John’s and Paulsboro School’s P.T.A. and also the Gloucester County Secretaries Association. Betty enjoyed dancing and jazz music, reading, photography, fishing, boating and spending time on the beach on Sea Isle and Cape May Point with her family. Trips to Disneyworld were special to her and she was an avid animal lover and rescuer. She is survived by her children, B.J. Reilly of Paulsboro, Kristine and Dr. Walter Majak of Watertown, NY, Tracy and David Barger of Glassboro, Jessica and John Terranova of West Deptford, Dr. Jeannette Reilly and her husband Dr. David Hall of Absecon, Patrick and Kathy Reilly of Mullica Hill; her grandchildren, Kristopher, Andrew, Eddie, Cassandra, Fiona, Reilly, Brian, Laura, Paige and Madison and her great grandson, Carter. Mrs. Reilly was predeceased by her parents, Earle and Jane Armstrong; her husband, Edward Patrick Reilly and her sisters, Kit Pszwaro and Jean Randolph. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday June 28, 2013 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. John’s Church, Beacon Avenue, Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM in the McBride - Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro and Friday morning after 9:30 AM in the church until Mass time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in her memory to S.J. Rescue, 102 S. Market St., Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.