Joseph J. Reedy, 1945-2019
VIENNA — Joseph J. Reedy, 74, of Vienna, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2019, in the Trumbull Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.
Joe was born on July 28, 1945, in Warren, a son of Joseph J. and Theresa Nusser Reedy.
He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School and went on to serve our country in the Army for three years attaining the rank of sergeant. Following his honorable discharge in 1967, he married his sweetheart, the former Bonnie White, on June 13, 1970.
Joe found work at Delphi Packard Electric where he served as union representative for IUE-CWA Local 717. He retired in 1999 after 31 years of service.
Mr. Reedy was a devoted and longtime member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He actively supported the Relay for Life Team and was always available to help out with the Famous Fish Dinners at the church. Joe also served as an usher and server, assisting with many funerals and other events over the years. He also enjoyed helping his friends with the Vienna Food Pantry.
Joe was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan and had been a season ticket holder for many years. When at home he took great pride in caring for and maintaining his yard and had also spent countless hours reading.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Bonnie; their son, Joseph S. Reedy of Los Angeles, Calif.; his aunt, Virginia Kocis; brother-in-law, Dennis White and his wife, Judi; and his beloved puppies,
Prudence and Ruby.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph in 1983; his mother, Theresa in 2004; brother, James Reedy in 1987; and by his aunt Mary Mae Reedy in 2004.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.11, 2019, at the Dillon & Santucci Funeral Home, 4471 Warren-Sharon Road in Vienna, Ohio.
The Very Rev. Frank Zanni V.F. will celebrate a Mass of Christian burial for Joe at 10 a.m. Thursday morning, beginning in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Vienna, Ohio. Friends may visit with the family in the church chapel from 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Thursday, prior to the start of Mass. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Burial Park.
In Joe’s honor, contributions may be made to the Vienna Food Pantry.
To sign the guestbook for Joe’s family and friends may visit www.dillon-santucci.com.
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