Richmond, NY: January 15, 2016 at age 77 years. Predeceased by parents John & Gertrude Reed and brother, Robert Reed. Survived by his wife Joanne, his sons; James (Debra) Reed of Watkins Glen and Michael (Diane) Reed of Richmond. 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth and Johnathan. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends and classmates of Honeoye Central School class of 1956.
Dave was born in Canandaigua, NY on August 3, 1938 the son of John Ashley and Gertrude Bierling Reed. He was married to the former Joanne Hibbard on July 22, 1961. He served in the US Army Reserves and was employed by Eastman Kodak for 27 years. David was an avid bowler at Livingston Lanes in Geneseo and the former North Park Lanes. He had a genuine interest in classic cars and was an avid sports fan particularly for the NY Yankees and Honeoye Central Basketball.
Friends may call Friday, January 22nd, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, where services will be held Saturday, January 23rd, at 11am. Private burial Richmond Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or Wilmot Cancer Center, 300 E. River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. To send condolences and for further information please visit:
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My family was privileged to have the Reed Family (John, Gertrude, Bob, and Dave) as next door neighbors. One could never have found better neighbors or friends.
I first remember Dave from an overcast day of November 1952 when we moved in, and he showed up leading other “big kids” to help us unload. That’s what neighbors did in Honeoye.
My mother’s detailed diary records the fact that Dave was in the senior play (“Hillbilly Wedding”). I had forgotten that we grade-schoolers got to see a daytime presentation – for the fee of a dime! My younger brother begrudged paying that dime – but said decisively that only Dave was worth it! A hero to us even then. He was always such.
He was an important part of our growing up in a great community. Our thoughts are with his family.
To David’s Family: My heartfelt condolences to you at this very difficult time. May your hearts find comfort in God’s wonderful promises for the future (Isaiah 33:24; Revelation 21:3-5). My sincere condolences to you.
May he rest in peace through the mercy of God. Prayers ongoing for David and his family. So blessed to have known and loved his Mother as well as his son Mike and Mike’s wife Diane. Heartfelt condolences to Joanne and all the family.
Dave was easily my best friend all through our youth. We started 1st grade together at the one room school house in frost hollow and graduated together from HCS. He loved his cars and we traveled the roads together many, many hours. He was a good, honest man.
David was a very special classmate as he was a talented musician and athlete. Frankie Marzita, David, John Manfreda and I created a band. We practiced and practiced and were even asked to play at Maria Litz’s wedding. We only knew four songs but played them over and over with David on the drums.
We cheered for him on the basketball court and enjoyed his company as a classmate for many many years. He was a fine young man and when seeing him in later years at a class reunion, he remained the kind and interesting person he had been as a youngster.
I will remember him fondly and my thoughts are with his family now.
I am sorry for the loss of your husband and lifelong friend. May you be comforted by knowing that your heavenly Father loves you and that his love never quits.
Pastor Ray Shaw