Background
Reilly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1916.
Reilly was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1916.
Additionally, he studied theology at Weston College in Massachusetts before obtaining a doctorate in philosophy from Fordham University.
Reilly holds the distinction of being the longest serving president of Le Moyne College in the school"s history. His twelve-year term as Le Moyne"s president lasted from 1964 until 1976. The college is located in Syracuse, New New York
Reilly received a bachelor"s degree in philosophy from the former Woodstock College in Maryland.
Canisius College
In 1955, Reilly became a philosophy professor at Canisius College in Buffalo, New New York He also became director of Canisius" evening and summer programs.
Reilly remained on faculty at Canisius College until 1964, when he left to become the president of Le Moyne College. President of Le Moyne College
Reilly became president of Le Moyne College in 1964, succeeding Nicholas J. Sullivan.
During his 12-year tenure as president, the longest in Le Moyne"s history, Reilly oversaw the expansion of Le Moyne"s campus to more than 140 acres.
Several academic buildings were constructed during this time, including Foery and Harrison halls. Harrison Hall was later renamed Reilly Hall in his honor. Later life
He became the associate vice president for academy at Fordham University in New York City.
He began serving as retreat minister at the Nigerian novitiate at the age of 75.
Father Reilly permanently moved to the campus of Fordham University in the Bronx in 1999, where he resided for the remainder of his life. Reilly"s funeral mass took place at the Fordham University Church.