CRA Lifetime Recipient & Past Member Ed Reilly Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry.

Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers.

Ed Reilly (96) passed away peacefully on December 16.

Ed was a World War II veteran and our CRA Lifetime Achievement award honoree in 2004.

Ed was the consummate salesman - polished, professional and a true people person. He was well known throughout the roofing community not only in Colorado but across the nation. He worked for Johns Manville for 29 years and then Tamko Roofing Products for 19 years as a salesman and a sales manager and so much more.

He advocated for his customers like no other and his knowledge of the roofing industry was extensive. His wide smile, dry humor and spot on rendition of the Kenny Roger’s song “Lucille” will long be remembered. He was a friend, a teacher, a mentor and a true character.

Ed is survived by his wife, Jane and his children Ed Jr, Ellen, Chris (ABC Supply) and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. His son Greg preceded him in death.

Rest In Peace Ed.

Memorial Service:

Friday, January 14, 2022  
St.Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
6673 W Chatfield Ave
Littleton CO 80128
10:30 a.m.

(Burial & reception to follow service.)

Reception Location TBD

Donations:

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be directed to the Rob McReynolds Raise the Roof Fund at the Colorado Roofing Association in Ed’s memory. 

Online Donations:

https://www.coloradoroofing.org/rob-mcreynolds-raise-the-roof-fund

Make Check Payable & Mail to:

Colorado Roofing Association
PO Box 740550
Arvada, CO 80006

Please note Raise Roof Fund in memo field.

Mortuary/Obituary:

Horan & McConaty - An obituary will be posted soon. Check the link again in a few days to see a full obituary and to share a memory with the family.