Capt. Charles “Chuck” W. O’Reilly

SOUTH PORTLAND – Capt. Charles “Chuck” W. O’Reilly died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Oct. 22, 2022.

He was born on Aug. 30, 1932, at Portland, the son of John V. and Ivy O’Reilly. He spent his boyhood years growing up on Cushing’s and Cliff Islands, graduating from South Portland High School in 1950.

He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1949, graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1952, and accepted a commission in the Naval Reserve. Called to active duty during the Korean War, he received his regular commission in 1957, promotion to captain in 1974, and retired in 1984 after 32 years of service. Upon retirement, he served as vice president with IMECO Services Inc., of Iron Mountain, Mich. He returned home to Maine for his retirement years.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 68 years, Norma (McGlinn) of Presque Isle; a son, John (Donna) of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Colleen O’Reilly of So. Portland, Patricia O’Reilly-Zandes (Tim) of Stony Brook, N.Y., and Erin O’Reilly of Bolinas, Calif.; and six grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, Michael.

A memorial service and interment will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta with full military honors in the Spring of 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. To view Chuck’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit http://www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial gift to Scholarships at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine.