The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04

NauRatuck, June 4-Naugatuck- ians were shocked and saddened to- day by the death Wednesday after noon of Dr. Walter A. Reilly, 60, one of Naugatuck's best-liked phy- sicians. Although Dr. Reilly had been i'll for the past three weeks, he had been showing enough im- provement to allow him to inform a friend Tuesday night he expected to return to work next week. He suffered a relapse yesterday morn ing. Although his condition was re- garded as serious enough so that a priest, Rev. Edwin Gaffney, was I called to administer the last rites of the Catholic church, 1t was not be- lieved he would succumb, at least as quickly as he did.
 | However, the doctor himself, 1 through 38 years of practice as 8 physician fighting death, felt he was fin his last fight. The success that had crowned his efforts with others 50 often, failed him and he passed away quietly.
 His many friends will pay final 1 respects to him tonight and tomor- ! row night. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from his home where he died, l70 Meadow street to St. Francis church at 10 a, m. where solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated.
 Comments expressing sorrow and sad surprise were heard on every side yesterday afternoon as the news of Dr. Reilly's death became quick ly known. The community today felt a keen sense of loss in the death of a man who had served 1t with all his ability for so long a period.
 Attending him at his bedside yes- terday were several doctors, includ- ing his son, Dr. Walter Reilly, Jr, who recently completed an interne- ship at St. Marys hospital, Water bury.
 pr. Reilly was born in Bridgeport and educated in schools there. He latOR was graduated from Holy Gross college, receiving a degree of bachelor of arts, and a master Of arts degree. He was graduated from the Bellevue medical school in New York city in 1898. As an interne he served at the Mothers and Babies hospital, New York city and the Bellevue hospital.
 A few months after his gradua- ton he came to Naugatuck and es- abolished an office here.
 33rd Anniversary
 He was married in June 2, 1903 to Miss Julia Burke. He observed the 33rd anniversary of his wedding the day before his death.
 He was a member of Naugatuck lodge of Elks, Ojeda council, Knights of Columbus, and Nauga- tuck aerie of Eagles.
 Ke leaves his wife, Julia, one son, Walter; two sisters, Mrs. William Oerrity and Miss Mary Reilly of Bridgeport, and one brother, Thom- as Reilly, also of Bridgeport.
 Inspiring Man
 Dr, Reilly was man who Scorn- ed praise but who was most deserv- ing of 1t. He was of a type too rare with a kindly understanding of his fellow human beings and a love for them.
 He was the kind of man who was an inspiration not only on the sick bed but in ordinary companionship with him. Genial, generous and capable, he numbered his friends by the hundreds.
 He was an eager devotee of the practice he had prepared for, and 1t was never too late in the night or too early in the morning for him to answer a call for his services.
 Conscientious, upright, lover of fair play, unpretending, unselfish. all these words and many more could be aptly applied to pr. Reilly and leave the true picture of the quality of the man incomplete.
 He was a devout Roman Catholic, being a communicant at St. Francis . church. He was of high integrity and enjoyed the respect and affec- ton of many.
 He was interested in the welfare of Naugatuck although he had never sought political office.
 Mdy SHOOoC CJupCA ANthVh
 Plans for operation. of Recreation field as a community playground may be made this afternoon at the meeting of the board of education. It is expected Peter J. Foley will again be named playground super visor for the summer. Tho use or this field as a playground has kept many children off the streets.
 Final arrangements for gradua- ton and other matters will be dis cussed at the session which will start at 5 D. m.
 Daughter Born
 A daughter was born Tuesday to Mir. and Mrs. Robert Joy of Pond street at the Waterbury hospital, Mrs. Joy was formerly Miss Marie Leary.
 Vaughan HOnOrcd
 The honor of being awarded a cup given to the graduate of Ped- die school. Heightstown, N. J. whose qualities are a combination of high character, ability to get along with other students, scholar ship and sportsmanship was con- ferred on Charles William Vaughan, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. William Vaughan of Cliff street, when he was graduated from Peddie Monday The local young man, graduate of the Naugatuck high school was outstanding in athletic and scholas- tic lines at Peddic.
 Art Display Today
 More than 100 displays of art work by local high school students were ready for display this after noon and evening at the high school gymnasium. The exhibit, being held under the direction of Mrs. Mary Penrose. art supervisor here, in- cludes life drawings, pencil work, water colors, posters. pastelles and tempora paintings. The purpose of Che exhibit is to give the local res- Adents 8 chance Co know what Is