Robert E. Reilly, 31, Loved Family Time, Outdoors

Robert E. Reilly, formerly of Onset, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, after a tractor trailer accident in Connecticut.

Rob was born in Plymouth on Jan. 14, 1975, and was graduated from Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational High School from the marine technology division.

After high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps and while in boot camp on Parris Island, he aggravated a pre-existing injury and was given a medical discharge. He returned home to work for his friend Michael Lunedei as a truck driver and subcontractor for the United States Postal Service for six years. He also worked for Cape Cod Express for a short time before starting work for Cowan Systems from Baltimore, Md., one year ago.

Robert married Stephanie C. Townes on August 5, 2006, at the lighthouse in Edgartown. His precious moments were spent with his daughter, Peyton, and anxiously awaiting the birth of his second child.

Rob enjoyed the great outdoors any chance he had, to go camping, kayaking or mountain biking. He played drums and listened to country music and loved wearing his cowboy hat. He had a strong passion for NASCAR and driving trucks. All this was important to him, but most important to him was his family.

Robert is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and daughter, Peyton Reilly, and his second child due in May; also by his sisters, Sheri Reilly of Sanford, Me. and Amanda Peckham of Akron, Ohio; his nephew Matthew and many friends and family.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home in Oak Bluffs at 2 p.m. A visitation will be at 1 p.m. prior to the service. Donations may be made in his memory to his children's educational fund at Dukes County Savings Bank, P.O. Box 188, Chilmark, MA 02535. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.