Kenneth Reilly

April 26, 1949 - October 8, 2020

A recording or Ken's visitation and service may be viewed at: https://portal.midweststreams.com/services/watch/m84gDUN42A Kenneth Reilly, of Deptford Township, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on October 8, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of twenty-nine years to Maribeth Reilly (nee Farrell). Beloved father of Allison Fisher (Kevin) and Steven Reilly. Proud grandfather of Maxwell, Jayla, Zion, Jeremiah, and Lily. He is also survived by his first wife Patricia (nee Capra). Ken, known to many as “Rock”, grew up in Old Bridge, NJ and attended Madison Township High School, where he was a champion wrestler and football player. He went on to graduate from Glassboro State University in 1972. Ken taught at Highland Regional High School until moving to Timber Creek High School in 2001. For forty years, he taught history and then Cooperative Education in the district, and was named Teacher of the Year in 2001. Ken’s coaching career at Black Horse Pike including football and wrestling. Alongside Coach Ralph Ross, he led the Tartans to many state championships over twenty plus years. In 1981, Ken was named National Assistant Coach of the Year, but his greatest reward was not the wrestlers he helped mold, but the successful, respectable adults that resulted from his coaching. He also gave to his community as a volunteer fireman for seventeen years. After his retirement from education, he started an irrigation business and worked at Exley’s Landscaping for many years. But perhaps his greatest joy was spending time with his five grandchildren. In his down time, he could be found with rod and reel in hand aboard the Schoolzout, spending a quiet day fishing. In order to protect those wishing to pay their respects to Ken and his family from COVID-19, the prayer service and eulogy will be held privately, and will only be for family members and invited guests. Condolences may be posted for the family to see at www.earlefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, Ken’s family would appreciate donations in his memory to the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 475, 125 County House Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012. *