RICHARD L. REIL, JR.

RICHARD L. REIL, JR. – of Woburn, died September 6th, 2026, after a brief illness, at the age of sixty-five. Beloved son of the late Richard L. and Patricia (McElhiney) Reil. Devoted brother of Janice Barry, her husband Richard, and Jacqueline Reil, all of Woburn. Loving uncle of Richard, Timothy, and Jillian Barry. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects from 9–10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11th, in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Richard’s memory to the MSPCA-Angell.

Richard L. Reil, Jr., a lifelong resident of Woburn, passed away on September 6th, 2026, after a brief illness, at the age of sixty-five.

Born and raised in Woburn, Richard was the beloved son of the late Richard L. and Patricia (McElhiney) Reil. He was educated in Woburn and graduated from Woburn Memorial High School.

Richard was a hardworking and dependable man who spent many years working in maintenance. For the past 27 years, he worked at BJ’s Wholesale Club, following 19 years with Lahey. Quiet and unassuming by nature, Richard never sought the spotlight and was happiest simply enjoying the people and things that mattered most to him.

An avid New England sports fan, Richard rarely missed a game. Whether it was the Red Sox, Patriots, or Bruins, he faithfully followed his teams through every season. He was also a devoted animal lover and had a genuine affection for animals throughout his life.

Above all, Richard was a quiet and kind presence within his family. He treasured his sisters, Janice and Jacqueline, and was a loving uncle to Richard Barry, Timothy Barry, and Jillian Kaseta. His gentle and unassuming way will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him.

Richard was the devoted brother of Janice Barry, her husband Richard, and Jacqueline Reil, all of Woburn. Loving uncle of Richard Barry, Timothy Barry, and Jillian Kaseta. He is also survived by many loving relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects from 9–10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11th, in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Richard’s memory to the MSPCA-Angell.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects from 9–10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11th, in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Richard’s memory to the MSPCA-Angell.