Date: Fri 03-Sep-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: DOTTIE

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Snapshot-Tim-Reilly

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SNAPSHOT: TIM REILLY

Occupation: I am a sales consultant with Eder Brothers, Inc., a wine and

spirit wholesale company that was started in 1933 (right after the repeal of

Prohibition). Among other items, Eder Brothers sold the first case of Smirnoff

and Canadian Club in the United States. I have been there for 22 years and

sell to restaurants and wine and liquor stores in Fairfield, New Haven, and

Litchfield counties. I have a bachelor of science degree in marketing from

Fairfield University.

How Long in Newtown: We have lived in Newtown for 13 years. My wife, Debbie,

and I grew up in Monroe, and our parents still live there. This enables us to

remain very close to our families and is also quite convenient for holiday

traveling.

Family: Debbie and I have been married for 18 years. We have two sons, Sean,

13, and Brendan, 11.

Pets: We have one dog, a very personable Wheaten Terrier named Lucky.

Hobbies: I enjoy reading, walking, cooking, golf, and watching Sean and

Brendan play baseball, basketball, and football.

Favorite Books and Authors: I enjoy reading Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, and

John Grisham. One book that I particularly enjoyed is Tuesdays With Morrie by

Mitch Albom. It's a phenomenal book. It is a book that really puts things into

perspective and one that I believe should be required reading for all. It

talks about what's really important in life.

Favorite TV Show: I don't watch much TV, but one show I think sends a great

message is 7th Heaven .

Organizations: I am active in the St Rose Parish community as well as at St

Rose School. I belong to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and am a member of

the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and the Canadian Club Society. Though

technically not an "organization," one of my highlights of the week is Sunday

night when we get together with the Arsenault and DeLuca families from Newtown

for dinner. We take turns hosting, and the guys usually do the cooking. While

Sunday night for many represents the weekend drawing to a close, I look

forward to it knowing it will be quality time with family and good friends.

Favorite Vacation Spot: My favorite vacation spot is Mousam Lake in Shapleigh,

Me. Debbie's grandparents started vacationing there in the 30s, and it has

become a family tradition. I have been going there for over 20 years and

Debbie, Sean, and Brendan have grown up on the lake. We have many wonderful

memories there.

Personal Philosophy: When making important decisions, I try to consider the

input of three people whose opinion I admire greatly: 1) Larry Andersen (my

favorite baseball player, Larry pitched in the Major Leagues for many years

and is now a pitching coach for the AAA Philadelphia Phillies) who said,

"You're only young once but you can be immature forever." 2) Robert Fulgham,

author of the book Everything I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned In

Kindergarten , who said, "Always take the scenic route and buy lemonade from

any kid who's selling." 3) Jim Reilly, my Dad and best man at my wedding, who

frequently advised me as I was (and still am) growing up, "Be on time and keep

your promises." Each day I become more aware that everything I have and am is

a gift from God. While it is sometimes difficult to understand why things

happen, I have confidence that everything happens for a reason and that if I

trust in His plan, then I will enjoy God's blessings.