Hella Reilly, 85

• Middle Name: An
• Added: 04-16-2026
• Died: Mar 18th, 2026

• Hometown: East Patchogue, NY
• Occupation: Worked at local school district

About Hella: Hella was born in Frankfurt, Germany, lived through WWII, married an American GI and moved to America, where she and her husband Jack raised their family as faithful Catholics since her death. more... less...

Obituary or Eulogy: Hella was born in Frankfurt, Germany and grew up through WWII and the rebuilding of Germany. A High School graduate, trained in the Food Service Industry; a successful career was interrupted when she fell in love and married a G.I., had a baby girl Pamela and, in 1969, came to America, Settling in East Patchogue, NY, Hella soon became tuned in to America. TV, family and friends. Hella found work at the local school district and then became a fixture in Wallens Supermarket. Hella traveled to Germany to visit her family and they came to East Patchogue for many fun filled vacations. A key part of her live was her faith in God. A member of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Hella was a daily Communicant, worked in the Parish Outreach and Food Pantry for many years. She made friends with all who came to the door seeking help. Hella was born in Frankfurt, Germany and grew up through WWII and the rebuilding of Germany. A High School graduate, trained in the Food Service Industry; a successful career was interrupted when she fell in love and married a G.I., had a baby girl Pamela and, in 1969, came to America, Settling in East Patchogue, NY, Hella soon became tuned in to America. TV, family and friends. Hella found work at the local school district and then became a fixture in Wallens Supermarket. Hella traveled to Germany to visit her family and they came to East Patchogue for many fun filled vacations. A key part of her live was her faith in God. A member of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Hella was a daily Communicant, worked in the Parish Outreach and Food Pantry for many years. She made friends with all who came to the door seeking help. Hella completed her journey at home with her family present. more... less...