Farmingdale Dedicates Baseball Field to Community Leader Jim Reilly
'Put A Smile On His Face In Heaven:' Farmingdale Honors True 'Daler With Baseball Field Dedication

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Farmingdale, NY, has dedicated a baseball field at Allen Park to honor Jim Reilly, a longtime coach and community mentor. The field, named 'James Reilly Field,' recognizes his charitable work and commitment to local sports, reflecting his deep ties to the community.
- 01The baseball field is named 'James Reilly Field' in honor of Jim Reilly's contributions to Farmingdale.
- 02Jim Reilly was a founder of the Over the Hill Softball League and the Over the Hill Gang Charity.
- 03His son, Joe Reilly, emphasized his father's dedication to family and community.
- 04Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino praised Jim as the 'Gold Standard' of community service.
- 05The field dedication aims to celebrate Reilly's legacy and impact on local sports and charity.
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Farmingdale, New York, has honored the memory of Jim Reilly, a cherished community member, by dedicating a baseball field at Allen Park as 'James Reilly Field.' This 90-foot baseball diamond recognizes Reilly's extensive contributions to the community, particularly in sports and charity. A longtime Little League coach and mentor, Reilly was deeply committed to his family and the Farmingdale community. His son, Joe Reilly, noted that the dedication would have made his father smile in heaven. Reilly was instrumental in founding the Over the Hill Softball League in 1975, aimed at players aged 40 and older, and established the Over the Hill Gang Charity to assist residents facing crises, such as serious illnesses and injuries. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino remarked that Reilly embodied the 'Gold Standard' of community service, leaving a lasting legacy as a true 'Daler.' The dedication serves as a tribute to his unwavering commitment to helping others and fostering community spirit.
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The dedication of the field serves to inspire community engagement and honors the legacy of a local leader.
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