Obituary of Joan Reilly-Dowd

Joan C. Reilly-Dowd, age 67, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born in Dublin, Ireland on July 7, 1954.

Joan is predeceased by her parents Terence Reilly and Eileen (nee Grogan) Reilly.

Joan is survived by her cherished husband Michael Dowd.

Joan leaves behind her devoted sisters Bernadette Joyce (the late Thomas Joyce,) Veronica McCarthy (John McCarthy) and Annie Reilly Alvino (Mike Alvino.)

She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Mrs. Florence Dowd, brother-in-law John Dowd, and Uncle Tom and Aunt Connie Dowd.

Joan is loved by her godchildren Terence McCarthy, Stacey Niciu, Tyler Joyce, Bridget McCarthy and Thomas Dowd.

She will be missed by multiple Joyce, McCarthy and Alvino nieces and nephews.

Forever in Our Hearts 

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May Joan's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Reposing Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 2:00 - 5:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, Brooklyn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn. 

Burial to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island. 

Please join the prayer service for Joan, virtually, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 4:30 PM EST. Please CLICK HERE to be redirected to Zoom. 

If you wish to send floral arrangements please call Floral Fantasy 718-238-6978 or CLICK HERE to be redirected to their website.