Shirley Resident Recognized As 'Irish American Of Distinction'

Press release from Legislator Jim Mazzarella's Office:

April 18, 2023

Shirley resident Bill Doyle was recently recognized by Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella a the 3rd Legislative District’s 2023 Irish American of Distinction.

In 2019, March was designated “Irish American Heritage Month” in Suffolk County, giving legislators the opportunity to recognize an Irish American residing in their district as an Irish American of Distinction.

“When selecting this year’s honoree Bill Doyle was an obvious choice,” said Legislator Mazzarella. “It is no secret that Bill’s involvement in our community has had a significant impact, especially through his charitable work. Bill is 100% Irish and is extremely proud of his Irish heritage.”

Bill Doyle is a second generation Irish American, whose grandparents immigrated to the United States in 1916 and settled in the Chelsea section of New York City. He is a devoted family man, who has been married to his wife Shelia for 42 years and together they have 3 children Mary, John and Joseph and two grandchildren Peter and Rebecca.

Bill Doyle is heavily involved in the Tri-hamlet community volunteering for neighborhood clean-ups, food drives, blood drives and many other community fundraisers. He is a past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus, past President of the Bay Area Civic Association, a member of the William Floyd Community Summit as well as the Holy Name Society, and a Eucharistic Minister for St. Jude’s RC Church in Mastic Beach. Bill served as a Library Trustee for 10 years for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library and was one of the founding members of the All Faith Soccer League.

“Bill has always had a willingness to serve which goes hand in hand with his Irish heritage,” Mazzarella said. “Irish Americans have made numerous contributions to our country through politics, industry, organized labor, religion, literature, music, art, and many more.”

After a career as a business manager, Bill went into government. He served as a Suffolk County Legislative Aide for 5 years, Director of Constituent Services for a total of 9 years for former Congressman Lee Zeldin, and Special Assistant to Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine. Currently he is the District Director to Senator Alexis Weik and the President of the William Floyd Republican Club and the Southeast Republican Club.

“Bill is a great example of what is means to be a proud Irish American,” said Legislator Mazzarella. “I look forward to working with Bill for many more years to help promote and move our community forward.”

This press release was produced by Legislator Jim Mazzarella's Office. The views expressed here are the author's own.