Kevin Robert Reilly

Kevin Robert Reilly, 66, of Zelienople passed away Monday at Shadyside Hospital after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer.

Kevin was born in Amityville, N.Y., to Rosemary B. (Rago) Reilly of Pittsburgh and Robert J. Reilly of North Rose, N.Y. Kevin grew up in Dormont.

Kevin is survived by his two children, his son, Kevin A. Reilly and his wife, Melissa (Domergue), and granddaughter, Kiera, of Petaluma, Calif; and his daughter, Megan L. Langer and her husband, Jason, and grandsons, Nathan and Caden, of Pittsburgh; and the mother of his children, his first wife, Roberta (Tarentino) Prenn of Zelienople.

Kevin is also survived by his wife, Donna J. Statzer of Zelienople; his sister, Moira (Bob) Guttridge of Columbus, Ohio; and his half-sister, Seanna (Reilly) Rugenstein of Brookings, S.D.

Kevin has many cherished cousins, extended family and friends.

Kevin was an alumnus of Penn State University and a graduate of Dayton University. He was one of the first and few certified clinical engineers in the country.

Kevin served as the first director of biomedical engineering at North Hills Passavant Hospital for 20 years and enjoyed another tenure of 15 years as the director of clinical engineering at Jefferson Regional Hospital.

Kevin was a maverick for recycling and over his tenure was chair and coordinator of various safety, environment of care, hazardous waste, medical equipment and capital committees.

In addition, Kevin had his own consulting business for many years and served many clients.

Kevin willingly used his engineering talents above and beyond his job to facilitate many special projects and events. One of his most noble creations was the PEACE sign that hung over Passavant Hospital's Professional Building.

Kevin received numerous awards, accolades and acknowledgments for his accomplishments and contributions to his profession.

Kevin played men's softball and traveled the county for tournaments for many years. He also played golf, ran leagues and helped with golf outings. Kevin enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, boating, travel, remodeling, Fiats and gardening. He was also passionate about music and fireworks.

Kevin Reilly was a stubborn Irish warrior. He was loyal, brave, charitable and the life of any event he attended. He loved people and they loved him.

He enjoyed his children most of all, and their achievements far exceeded anything he could imagine. Kevin wanted to be and was the father that he never had.

REILLY — Friends of Kevin Robert Reilly, who died Monday, April 2, 2018, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 2 W. Beaver St., Zelienople. Friends please meet at the church.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cancer Research Institute, which is focusing on the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer. (https://cancerresearch.org/join-the-cause/donate/one-time-donation)Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.