Denise B. ( Lynch ) Reilly, 53, died at home Monday morning after a lengthy illness. Born in Cambridge, she was raised in Somerville and Medford, and had been a Melrose resident for the past 23 years. Denise graduated from St Mary's High School in Cambridge in 1968. She was a federal government employee for 30 years and was Administrative Assistant to Judge Richard G. Stearns of the U. S. District Court for the past 10 years. Denise was the beloved wife of William F. Reilly. Sister of Maureen Gross of Swampscott, Clare Lynch -Santos & Regina Bixby both of Melrose and the late Philip Lynch. Devoted godmother & aunt of Jessica Bixby. Lovingly survived by nephews Stephen Gross, and Matthew & Ryan Bixby. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St Melrose on Thurs July 3 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour Wed 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Susan B. Komen Cancer Foundation, P. O Box 650309, Dallas TX, 75265 or to the Beth Isreal - Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, 02215, Att: Office of Developement.