Kevin Reilly...RIP

[I.B. Washincars]

I know that many here will not know who this is, but he was one of the pioneers in this industry. He posted a lot back in the early days of the forum and was always ready to lend his expertise. I met him several times at conventions (as recent as last year) and was always treated as a long-time friend, one of the nicest people I have ever met. The world was a better place with his presence...

 

[soapy]

I agree. Kevin was a great friend to the car wash industry. He helped start the WCA and set up our industries first dedicated insurance package. Always willing to talk to anyone about car wash topics. RIP

 

[Randy]

It was a sad day when I heard the news of Kevin's passing. He was a huge asset to the car wash industry. He will be sadly missed.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/recordnet/obituary.aspx?n=kevin-reilly&pid=192618166&fhid=41256
Kevin's son lived not far from us and when Kevin and his wife would come to visit his son we'd always get together for the car wash tour. Great memories.

 

[Doug P.]

I remember and appreciated Kevin’s contributions to the forum. Met him briefly at a convention but knew him mainly from this forum. The kind of guy the country could use more of and surely will be missed. Deepest condolences to his family.

Doug P

 

[Greg Pack]

Hate to hear that- He was a super nice guy.

 

[mjwalsh]

I.B. .... Thanks for sharing about Kevin's passing. He was truly one of the car wash greats IMHO. I can honestly say that a bit of a life long bond between Kevin & myself developed not just from his public post but from the private posts & emails between us.

To his family & others on this Easter Day .... always keep in mind... a visualization of the "EMPTY TOMB" as a way for all of us mere humans to never be in a need or situation without hope!

 

[Sequoia]

I just came across this, and I am sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. He built the car wash I own now.

Kevin was a great friend and mentor to anyone who was interested in the car wash business. He was generous with his time, inviting me to visit his car washes and then serving up a nice lunch at his residence after a tour. The world has lost a great man.