Ella M. “Babe” Reilly

Ella M. “Babe” Reilly (nee Duffy) passed away on August 27th, 2017, resided in Elkton, Maryland, formerly of South West Philadelphia. Babe graduated from West Catholic High School for girls in 1955. She enjoyed going to the annual “Burrs on the Beach” reunion in North Wildwood and vacationing there. She truly loved her family and was a kind, compassionate, caring person to all she met. She raised her granddaughter Molly Elle, who was her bright and shining star. Her only son, Geno and his grandson Geno were her pride and Joy.Devoted wife of the late Eugene P., mother of the late Donna Marie & Denise. Daughter of the late William & Catherine Donahue Duffy. Survivors: Loving mother of Kathleen Perry, Ellen (Larry) Cassidy, Dorothy (Joseph Pellegrino), Geno (Nicole). Also, survived by her 8 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Cathy Dougherty.Visitation: Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. 8:30-9:45 am at St. Barnabas Church 63rd & Buist Ave. Phila. Funeral Mass: 10:00 AMInterment: SS Peter & Paul CemeteryIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Williams Syndrome Association 570 Kirts Blvd., Troy, MI 48084-4156.

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