03-05-2025
Founder of Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade passes away
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The founder of the Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade and Coastal Restaurants and Bars (CRAB) passed away on Friday.
Tom Reilley was 78-year-old. He had seven children.
He and his wife, Dianne, opened Reilley's Grill and Bar in 1982. Reilley went on to found CRAB and helped run eight restaurants in 11 locations on Hilton Head.
The town celebrated its 40th anniversary of their St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. To celebrate that milestone, they gathered at Reilley's Grill and Bar when Tom's wife, Dianne was announced as the grand marshal.
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