Francis J. O’Reilly, 97 of Rockland died on October 20, 2010 at the South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland. He was born In Pittsfield, Maine son of the late Thomas and Maude (Atkins) O’Reilly and was raised and educated there. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. O’Reilly has made his home in Rockland since 1954. He retired in 1980 after a long career as a Chef and Baker. At the time of his retirement he was working at the Alamo Restaurant in Abington. He is survived by his wife, Meredith (Stanhope) O’Reilly. He was the father of Lois G. Goodwin of FL and the late F. Donna Carrara and Robert T. O’Reilly. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The O’Reilly family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Francis’ life on Friday October 22, 2010 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. ROCKLAND from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will be on Monday October 25, 2010 in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rockland Education Foundation, PO Box 764 Rockland, MA 02370.