Background
Reilly, John Edward was born on March 5, 1928 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of William and Emma Mary (Howarth) Reilly.
Reilly, John Edward was born on March 5, 1928 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of William and Emma Mary (Howarth) Reilly.
Bachelor, New York University, 1951; Master of Arts, Rutgers University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Virginia, 1965.
Associate professor Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 1957-1968. Professor College Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1968-1990.
With United States Army, 1946-1948. Member Modern Language Association (Northeast section), American Antiquarian Society, Mod. Language Association, Edgar Allan Poe Society (honorary), Poe Studies Association (co-founder).
Married Madeline Victoria Del Torto. Children: John Joseph, Edward Michael, Frederick Charles.