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Article: John F. Reilly Jr., volunteer and insurance executive, 77
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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John F. Reilly Jr., chairman of the Fred C. Church insurance
company in Lowell, whose many past affiliations included the
presidency of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and
directorship of the Lowell Boys Club, received numerous awards for
his civic volunteerism.
But according to his family, friends, and business associates,
his behind-the-scenes style of leadership and desire to see things
through were more important than formal recognition.
"Jack did a lot of the heavy lifting not because he wanted the
titles but because of his devotion to community service," said
Herman Laturnau, who succeeded Mr. Reilly as president and chief
executive two years ago at the agency. "He was ...