[Dixielandjazz] Reiley funeral

[Dan Augustine]

     Information about services for Chuck Reiley.
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Charles Wayne Reiley
Born in Bellaire, MI on Jul. 7, 1925
Died Jul. 29, 2008 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
GRAVESIDE  SERVICE: Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, 9:30 am
Funeral Home: Porter Loring Mortuary
Cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Charles Wayne Reiley, D.D.S., born July 7, 1925 in Bellaire, 
Michigan, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

He attended Michigan State for pre-dental and graduated from the 
University of Michigan in 1951.

A veteran of WWII, he landed in Anzio in January 1943 and served in 
the European Theater as a member of the 34th Infantry Division 
through central and northern Italy for two years.

After returning from the war, he completed dental school, joined the 
Air Force and served his internship at Walter Reed Hospital in 
Washington, D.C.

He completed his Air Force duty at Randolph Air Force Base and began 
his dental practice in San Antonio, which he maintained for 57 years, 
retiring in June 2008.

He served as President of the San Antonio Dental Society and was a 
member of numerous dental organizations.

Chuck was a gifted musician and had an intense and insatiable love 
for New Orleans traditional jazz. His interest in music was sparked 
by his mother's musical abilities. He started with guitar at the age 
of seven with his brother, Herb and moved on to trombone, forming his 
first band at age 15.

Throughout college and his military career, he continued playing 
music and after establishing his dental practice in San Antonio, he 
was instrumental in reviving traditional jazz in San Antonio along 
with Jim Cullum, Sr.

In 1962, Chuck went on to form the Alamo City Jazz Band, and Jim 
Cullum, Sr. formed the Happy Jazz Band.

In the early 1960s, Chuck established the San Antonio Jazz Society, 
serving as President for many years. Through the years, Chuck 
performed in many jazz festivals and numerous concerts around the 
nation.

He toured all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada, participated in five 
Super Bowls and four cruises ~ all with the Alamo City Jazz Band.

Not only did he lead the Alamo City Jazz Band for 45 years, he 
produced 13 albums, was a tuba player for the Boerne Village Band 
(starting in 1977) and toured with them in Mexico and Germany.

Chuck was able to enjoy his music while maintaining a successful 
dental practice.

Chuck is preceded in death by his son, Steven, and is survived by his 
beloved wife of 40 years, Dolores Mendiola Reiley; daughters, Lisa 
Marie and husband, Adeal Benhayoun; Susan and husband, Jeff Mudgett; 
Carol Reiley and two grandchildren, Melissa and Brandon; brothers: 
Herbert Reiley and wife, Florence and Carlton Reiley and wife, Nancy.

The family wishes to extend special gratitude to all the staff for 
their kindness and caring of Chuck at the DaVita Dialysis Center on 
Babcock Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the San 
Antonio Chapters of the American Diabetes Association, 8610 N. New 
Braunfels, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78217; the American Kidney 
Foundation, 1919 Oakwell Farms Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78218 and the 
Salvation Army, 615 Peacock Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201.

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