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Pines Profile - Gil Neary 1957-2024
Gil Neary was one of the Pines’ most beloved. His life was defined by joy, generosity, and unapologetic pride. A visionary real estate broker and community builder, he helped shape Fire Island Pines into the vibrant haven it is today through his warmth, charisma, and boundless embrace of people. He championed gay life and culture with unashamed exuberance, celebrating every moment to the fullest. There is no doubt, Gil made the world brighter, bolder, and better.
Hooray for Hollywood party @ Reflections 1988
Gloria DeMann and her husband Larry were famous throughout the Pines for throwing extravagant parties at their Bayfront home called Reflections. “Hooray for Hollywood” was one of their biggest…
The Parties of the Pines 1980’s
As the 1980’s era arrived the themed house party was in full force in the Pines where the access to creative was only a sequin away. The parties got bigger and so did the themes…
Carnival Rio party @ Reflections 1986
Throughout the 1980’S Gloria DeMann and her husband Larry were know in the the Pines for their lavish parties at their bayfront home called “Reflections.” Carnival Rio was just one of many…
Celebrity history- Joan Rivers
Comedienne Joan Rivers arrives to perform at Gloria & Larry DeManns home Reflections for Gods Love We Deliver.
Reflections Est. 1980.
The Pines is known for it’s over the top parties. Most of them happened in a home called “Reflections” throughout the 1980’s by then owners Gloria & Larry Demann…