Watkins Glen: Jim passed unexpectedly on December 13, 2018 at age 53. Predeceased by his father David A. Reed and uncles Robert Reed & John Hibbard. He is survived by his wife Debra (Cauvel) Reed and children; Elizabeth and Johnathan Reed; mother Joanne Reed; brother Michael (Diane) Reed; aunt & uncle Sharon & Ronnie Ingraham; aunt Kathy Hibbard, sister-in-law Mary Cole; and nephew Michael Cole. Several cousins, dear friends, and classmates of the Honeoye Central School class of 1983.
Jim was born on March 3, 1965 in Canandaigua, NY to parents David and Joanne (Hibbard) Reed. He graduated from Honeoye Central School in 1983 and later attended the New School of Contemporary Radio. He worked in media services for many years and radio and engineering were close to his heart. Jim also had a passion for family genealogy.
Friends may call on Friday, December 21st, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where funeral services will be held at on Saturday, December 22nd, at 11am. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Richmond Fire Dept., PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 the Watkins Glen Fire Dept., 201 N. Perry St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891 or the American Heart Association, 25 Circle Street Suite 102, Rochester, NY 14607. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great friend to me throughout high school. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family.
Deb – so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was too young and he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.
Deb – so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deeply saddened by this news. I was a classmate and fellow band member, who was fortunate enough to have reconnected with Jim these last few years. He was a good friend with a big heart, and he will be missed. Deb, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest heartfelt sympathies for you and your family Deb. May you and your family be comforted in this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to you Deb, and your family. Will keep you in my prayers.
Jim was a great co worker and a good man. I’m so sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Deb.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your familyduring this time. So very sorry for your loss.
All of us at CRB extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Deb Reed and the rest of Jim’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sorrowful time.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Deb, during this time. So very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for this loss – Jim was a good man and a good friend…always thinking of family first – thoughts and prayers for his family during this difficult time
Condolences to the family and friends with prayers of comfort and strength.
So very sorry to hear this..my deepest condolences to Jim’s family.
I am so saddened to learn of Jim’s unexpected passing. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to catch up with him a little bit these last few years. He was a witty, interesting, intelligent and kind soul who had a great passion for life. My deepest condolences to his beloved family and friends. He will be missed by his classmates of ‘83. Forever in our hearts my friend…May you Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry to hear this. I was a classmate and friend of Jim’s. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
I am very saddened over the news of Jim’s passing. During our years at HCS, I always enjoyed our political conversations, discussions about genealogy, and of course, his love of radio. Going to miss you, Jim.
So very sorry to hear this, Mike, Joanne, and Jim’s family. Always difficult, but when one is so young it is somehow harder to take in and process. Our prayers for all of the family – and for Jim. May he through the mercy of God rest in peace.