Obituary of Kipling Reilly

Reilly, Kipling James (Kip)~ Of Elmira, born September 23, 1942, passed away peacefully at Groves Hospital, Fergus on December 31, 2012. Kip was in his 71st year and is survived by his wife Wendy and children Kelly Metzger (Craig), Dan Reilly, Kathy Brezynskie (Lance), and Kerry Smith (Adam). Predeceased by his parents E. James and Vera Reilly and his father-in-law Louis Hill. Grandpa Kip will also be missed by his grandchildren Joseph, David and Mark Metzger, Brady, Tyler and Brienne Brezynskie, and Reilly Smith. Brother of Marilyn Cerminara (Rocky). Kip was an auto parts salesperson for Shelter-Globe Kralinator Filters and Dana Corp. Kip was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 469 in Elmira, achieving District C Commander. At Kip’s request there will be no funeral service, nor visitation. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (arranged through Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira). A special thank you to Groves Memorial Community Hospital for their loving care and compassion, given to Wendy, during his final hours. Service Summary At Kip’s request there will be no funeral service, nor visitation. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations: Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund (11 First St. E., Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (KW Chapter, 2 - 1373 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, ON N2B 3R6 519-571-9600)