Patricia “Trish” Reilly died on May 4, 2019, at Southampton Hospital, following a brief illness.
Ms. Reilly was born and grew up in East Meadow, the daughter of Ellen and Jack Reilly. After graduating from St. John’s University, she relocated to Manhattan where she had a long and successful career in the advertising industry. She worked for several major firms, including spending many years in senior positions with the firm of Doyle, Dane Bernbach.
Following her retirement, she moved to Hampton Bays. She had many and varied interests: she was a lifelong fan of bridge, trivia games, crossword puzzles and Frank Sinatra, but most of all, survivors said, she loved the beach.
She leaves behind many friends in New York City and Long Island.
A private cremation was arranged by the R.J. O’Shea Funeral Home of Hampton Bays. A memorial gathering will be held on a date to be announced.