Father Kevin Patrick O’Reilly passed away on June 5, 2025 at his private residence in Viera, Florida.
He was born to Vincent A. and Joan C. (Dupre) O’Reilly in Evanston, Illinois on April 25, 1959.
Fr. Kevin loved to travel and was frequent visitor to Disney World. When he was younger, he coached youth soccer and enjoyed skiing and loved gardening.
Fr. O’Reilly is survived by his nephews, Anthony, Colin and Brendan O’Reilly.
He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on December 14, 1984 and served in many parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, including as Pastor of Holy Face in Great Mills, Maryland; St. Bernardine’s Parish in Suitland, Maryland and St. Mary’s Parish in Barnesville, Maryland.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at St. Mary’s Parish in Barnesville, from 3:00 - 7:00pm, with the Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm. A second viewing will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 am, prior to the Mass of Christian Burial to be offered there on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow immediately after the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Barnesville.
Visitation
Thursday, June 19, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Vigil Mass at 7:00 PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18230 Barnesville Rd
Barnesville, MD 20838
Mass
Friday, June 20, 2025
11:00 AM
A second viewing will be held
from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18230 Barnesville Rd
Barnesville, MD 20838
Graveside
Friday, June 20, 2025
Following Mass
St. Mary's Catholic Church
18230 Barnesville Rd
Barnesville, MD 20838
From: Upper Montgomery Co. Vol. Fire Dept.
Father Kevin - You are gone too soon! Seems just yesterday but, it’s been 10 years…that you became the Chaplin of Our Dept. I miss already that look over your glasses, smile on your face and the glow from the heart. Our Members never thought anyone could represent us in a prayerful meaning after Fr. Reid. You made us laugh, you showed meaning through your special light. Our members cannot Thank You for being there when we needed you. We never thought of you leaving us first. We will miss your Smile, Laughter and Special Touch you had with All of Us at the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVFD). You Will be Missed Greatly!
From: The Geiger Family, Viera, FL
Thoughts are with Kevin's family and friends at this time. We have great memories with Kevin and we will miss him. So happy that our paths crossed and you will be remembered.
From: Aurelie Eggert
Hello, I share my condolences from the Fernandez Eggert family. Over the years, our family was blessed to serve and befriend Father Kevin. He saw us through difficult times and celebrated with us and family. We will remember those memories; weddings, baptisms, confessions, conversions, funerals, our big family was honored to have him be part of it all. Our Mother's passing and the Pandemic really hit us all but he was always there to lift us up and ready to serve the community. So grateful for all of it. God bless. Thank you for sharing him with us for a while.
From: The Hilton Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.