Senate Resolution No. 902

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Patricia M. Fox Reilly,
dedicated elected official, registered nurse, and
committed volunteer

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco, New York died on
November 29, 2022, at the age of 91; and

WHEREAS, Born to the late Mayor J. Edward Fox and Mary Fox on April
16, 1931, in Mount Kisco, New York, Patricia M. Fox Reilly lived a life
of service and commitment to community; and

WHEREAS, Patricia M. Fox Reilly attended Saint Francis Grammar
School and the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel before moving onto
her post-secondary education at St. Vincent's Hospital School of
Nursing, New York University (B.S. in Nursing), and Western Connecticut
State University (M.S.); she first worked at the, then, Mount Kisco
Hospital, beginning her career there in 1951; and

WHEREAS, Patricia M. Fox Reilly distinguished herself in her
profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of her community; and

WHEREAS, Serving as an elected official in Mount Kisco for ten
years, Patricia M. Fox Reilly was a Trustee for six years, and fulfilled
the esteemed role of Mayor for four; a lifelong citizen of the village,
she was motivated to make significant, positive change and impacts that
would leave the area better than she found it; and

WHEREAS, After raising her six children, Patricia M. Fox Reilly was
employed as a Nurse-Teacher and Health Services Coordinator in the
Bedford Central School District for many years; she also continued to
lend her time as a substitute nurse in the school system for a period
after her retirement; additionally, she worked at the Swiss Home in her
free time; and

WHEREAS, Faith was also incredibly important in Patricia M. Fox
Reilly's life; she was a lifelong parishioner of Saint Francis of Assisi
Church, and served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister and member of the
Parish Council; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous accolades and recognitions,
Patricia M. Fox Reilly has been honored by each of the following
organizations over her lifetime: Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
(Past President); Mount Kisco Historical Society (trustee); Friends in
Service Helping (FISH) (coordinator & driver); Salvation Army (former
district volunteer); Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (Board
Member for 48 years); Search for Change (Director); Beautification
Committee (Trustee & Former Chairperson); Mount Kisco Recreation

Commission (Former Chairperson); Mount Kisco Seniors (Past President &
Vice President); Northern Westchester Hospital Presidents' Council;
Alpha Beta Delta Sorority (Former President); Memorial Day Committee;
and Woodcrest Homeowners Association (Past President & Board Member);
and

WHEREAS, She was the Grand Marshall of the Saint Patrick's Day
Parade in Mount Kisco, Aide to the Grand Marshall for the NYC Saint
Patrick's Day Parade; was inducted into the Westchester County Senior
Citizen Hall of Fame; was the Knights of Columbus Recognition of Civic
Leader of the Year; received the Salvation Army Volunteer Award, and was
Mount Kisco Citizen of the Year in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Patricia M. Fox Reilly's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, With a love for spending time with family and friends,
Patricia M. Fox Reilly cherished her six decades of memories from time
spent in Cape Cod; she was often involved in numerous parades, and
cherished time spent together with family on holidays, always inviting
more and more guests to join in on the festivities; and

WHEREAS, Patricia M. Fox Reilly is survived by her beloved sister,
Joan; her cherished children, Marlene, Edward, Patrick, Kathy, John, and
Kevin; her adored thirteen grandchildren, Kristina, Dustin, Kelly, Ian,
Bridget, Patrick A., Brian, Catie, Martha, Charlie, Teddy, Aleah, and
Danny; and her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who became
family throughout her lifetime; she was predeceased by her
brother-in-law, William, "Bill," who rounded out the "three musketeers"
of Pat, Joan, and Bill; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Patricia M. Fox Reilly leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Patricia M. Fox Reilly, dedicated elected official,
registered nurse, and committed volunteer; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Patricia M. Fox Reilly.