OBIT: Peter REILLY, 1897, Blair County, PA

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DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

The death of Peter Reilly, who has resided in Altoona ever since it
was a town, occurred last evening at 5.20 o'clock at his home, 721
Eighth avenue.  He died from a general breaking down of the system.
The deceased was born in County Cavan, Ireland, 72 years ago and came
to America in 1851.  He worked on the Pennsylvania railroad when it
was built through Blair county.  He afterwards was engaged as a
boilermaker by the Pennsylvania railroad company.  He was twice
married, his first wife's name being Bridget McClain.  She died in
1891 and August 3, 1892, Mr. Reilly married Miss Lizzie Hoy, who, with
an adopted daughter, Margaret, survives him.

He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church, of St. John's Literary
society and of the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Department.  The
funeral announcement will be made later.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, August 31, 1897, page 5

FUNERAL NOTICES.

Funeral services over the remains of Peter Reilly will be held at St.
Mark's church at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning; interment in St. John's
cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, September 1, 1897, page 1