Rosemary Reilly Siegel, age 83, of Union, SC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at her home.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ, June 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Stewart Reilly. She graduated from St. Cecilia High School and retired from Dialogic/Intel Corporation in NJ. The late Donald Post, Freddie Siegel, and Thomas J. Bickett were all fortunate to have been married to Rosemary during her lifetime.
Surviving are daughters, Maureen Crisman and husband Pete, Mary Frances Post and Ed, Patricia Laux and husband Scott, and Kathleen Donaldson and husband Greg; a sister, Elizabeth Keller and a brother, James Reilly and wife Mercy. 'Ro Ro' is also survived by grandchildren, Joshua Tierney (Sarah), Patrick Tierney, Corey Laux, Taryn Bullock (Ryan), Reilly Ruddiman (Patrick), Devin Madsen (Darren), Danny Laux (Katie), Casey Laux (Tyler), Fallon Laux, Fagan Laux, Kieran Donaldson (Josh), Aidan Donaldson, Matthew Donaldson, Maggie A. Crisman, and Bridgid Mary Linares (Chino); and Great-grandchildren Wyatt, Clementine, Ender, Maverick, Ellis and Jude, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Kevin Patrick Post, two sisters, Elenor Reilly and Margaret Reilly, and brother, Francis “Ace” Reilly.
As an artist, avid reader and intellectual logophile gifted with quick wit and charm, our selfless, beautiful Rosemary will forever be remembered for her firecracker personality, the knack to connect and assist anyone in need, her fashion sense, her hat collection, her ability to lovingly humiliate anyone watching Jeopardy with her, the master of soul comforting grilled cheeses, and above all, our best friend with a heart big enough to match the love of her family.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Kearny, NJ. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.