Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died on September 27, 2026, while wingsuit BASE jumping, according to a notice from the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
Reilly, who was a paramedic, was a member of the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
Born on October 21, 1998, in Eugene, Oregon, Reilly was a triplet alongside his siblings, Siri and Drew. His parents, Nicole and Dan, named him after the archangel Gabriel.
Reilly grew up in Park City, Utah, where he raced with the Park City Ski Team. He was also a member of the Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Parish during his childhood.
Reilly graduated from Park City High School in 2017 and earned a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Utah in 2021. He completed his paramedic training in 2025.
In 2019, he became involved in the skydiving community, exploring various activities including paragliding, speed flying, and wingsuit flying.
Reilly was described by his family as a gifted guitarist and singer who loved music of all kinds. He was also known for his deep love for his girlfriend, Morgan, with whom he had been in a relationship for two years.
A memorial service for Reilly will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, located at 1375 Spring Lane, Salt Lake City. The services will include a rosary at 4:30 p.m., a vigil at 5 p.m., and a reception and Celebration of Life at 6 p.m.
Charitable donations in his memory can be directed to the Adult Ability Center of Lifetime Learning or Leaps of Hope.
