Oct. 3, 1929 – Aug. 15, 2026, Brick N.J./Orient, N.Y.

Beatrice Reinecke lived her life with grace, compassion, strength, and laughter. She possessed an indomitable spirit and an extraordinary ability to find the good in everyone and the upside of every situation. Her warmth, optimism, and generous heart touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born Oct. 3, 1929 to Ernst and Lieselotte Kohlsaat, she grew up in Northern N.J., alongside her younger brothers Herman and Peter, in a close-knit family shaped by her German immigrant parents. She attended Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood and Centenary College, where she proudly performed on the water ballet team and forged lifelong friendships.

She married Frank John Reinecke in 1951 and devoted herself to raising their three children. Widowed at just 44, she chose not to be defined by loss but instead embraced the future with remarkable strength and resilience.

She went on to own and manage real estate holdings, proudly and successfully continuing the legacy of her father. She spent many cherished summers in Orient, where she delighted in time with her family and the serene beauty of the North Fork. Orient provided a peaceful and idyllic setting for treasured family memories. Bea eventually left her beloved home in Cresskill and moved to a golf community in Brick, N.J. There, she embraced her new surroundings, establishing new friendships, joining numerous clubs, and reigniting her passions for golf, bridge, and travel. 

She is survived by her brother Peter Kohlsaat of Rhode Island; her daughters Lisa Gillooly of Greenport, and Joy Holmes of Gwynedd Valley, Penn.; eight grandchildren: Thomas Reinecke, Jonathan Reinecke, Rich Gillooly, Liana Gillooly, Lauren Kemp and Liz Gillooly, Steven Holmes and Kristyn Holmes; and six great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank J. Reinecke, her beloved son, Thomas Reinecke and her brother, Herman Kohlsaat.

Bea loved her family above all else. She never missed an opportunity to gather with them and treasured every moment they shared. The life of a party and always dressed to the nines, she never wanted the celebrations, the visits, or the trips to end. Bea, aka Meema to so many, was especially close to her grandchildren, joining in on many of their shenanigans and delighting in their company and many accomplishments. She was equally adored by them.

This deep connection and abiding love for her family, extended family, and friends was something Bea often said helped carry her through life’s many challenges and gave her a long, full, and beautiful life. She embraced a simple philosophy ­— to “Bea Happy” — and shared that message of joy, laughter, and love with her family and friends. Bea’s laugh was infectious, and her laughter will forever echo in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Orient Fire Department: Orientfd.org

A private celebration of Bea’s life is planned at a later date.

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