Joseph Anthony O’Reilly
Joseph Anthony O'Reilly, formerly of Manhasset, NY, passed away at his home in Sun City Center, Florida, on March 2, 2020. He was the son of the late Helen L. O'Reilly (a Nassau County Social Work Supervisor) and Joseph J. O'Reilly (president of O'Reilly Tax Service in Manhasset, NY.) Born in Bayside, he attended St. Kevin's School until the family moved to Manhasset, NY, in 1958. He attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated in 1962. He was active in student council, but his greatest enthusiasm was for track. He became a star runner on the team, winning many medals and trophies.
After graduating from Iona College, Tony “Joe” taught chemistry and math at St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay. After several years he relocated to California to begin a sales career at Kaiser Steel, eventually moving on to the specialty chemical industry in Ohio and New Jersey. Looking to start his own business, he founded Tony O'Reilly and Associates, a specialty advertising company, in 1985. He retired in 2015 to Sun City Center, Florida.
Tony “Joe” lived in Martinsville, N.J., for many years and was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He enjoyed teaching the course for water safety instruction, as well as giving instructions in sailing. An enthusiastic sailor, he enjoyed his 32’ Catalina boat, Second Wind, moored at Raritan Bay Yacht Club, and maintained his relationship with the club and his personal relationships with friends after leaving for Florida.
He is survived by his sisters: Elizabeth Schneider (Dick) Sun City Center, Florida, Julia Eggleston, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Rosemary Foti (Tony) Stamford, Connecticut; as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will take place in Florida, along with a celebration of his life in Ballston Spa, N.Y., later in the spring. Those wishing to donate in his memory may do so by contacting St. Mary’s Alumni Office, Attention: Kiera Walsh, director of Parent and Alumni Relations, 1300 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, New York 11030.
After graduating from Iona College, Tony “Joe” taught chemistry and math at St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay. After several years he relocated to California to begin a sales career at Kaiser Steel, eventually moving on to the specialty chemical industry in Ohio and New Jersey. Looking to start his own business, he founded Tony O'Reilly and Associates, a specialty advertising company, in 1985. He retired in 2015 to Sun City Center, Florida.
Tony “Joe” lived in Martinsville, N.J., for many years and was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He enjoyed teaching the course for water safety instruction, as well as giving instructions in sailing. An enthusiastic sailor, he enjoyed his 32’ Catalina boat, Second Wind, moored at Raritan Bay Yacht Club, and maintained his relationship with the club and his personal relationships with friends after leaving for Florida.
He is survived by his sisters: Elizabeth Schneider (Dick) Sun City Center, Florida, Julia Eggleston, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Rosemary Foti (Tony) Stamford, Connecticut; as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will take place in Florida, along with a celebration of his life in Ballston Spa, N.Y., later in the spring. Those wishing to donate in his memory may do so by contacting St. Mary’s Alumni Office, Attention: Kiera Walsh, director of Parent and Alumni Relations, 1300 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, New York 11030.