Thomas Reese, 92, died on April 2, 2022 in Southold, NY where he lived with his wife Joan until her passing in 2017. He was born on August 1, 1929 in Queens Village, NY to Thomas and Kathryn Reese. Beloved Father to Thomas Reese (Earl Liao), Christopher Reese (Elizabeth), Martha Stanley (Timothy), Michael Reese (Corinne), Jennifer Conti (Charles); Loving Grandfather to Patrick Stanley(Lindsay), Ryan Stanley, Andrew Reese (Nicole), Meghan Stanley, Kellen Reese, Thomas J. Reese, Michael Reese (Brielle), Stephanie Reese, Kelsey Reese, Charlie Conti, Sarah Reese, Gabrielle Reese, Kristen Reese & Catherine Conti; Loving Great-Grandfather to Caden Reese, Owen Stanley, Eliza Stanley, Hadley Reese & Kai Reese. Thomas served in the United States Marines Corp from 1948 – 1952. His professional career was in the elevator installation business. A longtime resident of Lake Ronkonkoma, his many volunteer activities began in the 1960s when he started the CYO athletic organization at Saint Joseph’s Church, Ronkonkoma, where he also served as usher and lector. In retirement Thomas was instrumental in organizing American Legion golf tournament benefits for Southold High School scholarships. He also served as Commander of the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post 803 in Southold.
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Thomas Reese, 92, died on April 2, 2022 in Southold, NY where he lived with his wife Joan until her passing in 2017. He was born on August 1, 1929 in Queens Village, NY to Thomas and Kathryn Reese. Beloved Father to Thomas Reese (Earl Liao), Christopher Reese (Elizabeth), Martha Stanley (Timothy), Michael Reese (Corinne),…
Thomas Reese, 92, died on April 2, 2022 in Southold, NY where he lived with his wife Joan until her passing in 2017. He was born on August 1, 1929 in Queens Village, NY to Thomas and Kathryn Reese. Beloved Father to Thomas Reese (Earl Liao), Christopher Reese (Elizabeth), Martha Stanley (Timothy), Michael Reese (Corinne), Jennifer Conti (Charles); Loving Grandfather to Patrick Stanley(Lindsay), Ryan Stanley, Andrew Reese (Nicole), Meghan Stanley, Kellen Reese, Thomas J. Reese, Michael Reese (Brielle), Stephanie Reese, Kelsey Reese, Charlie Conti, Sarah Reese, Gabrielle Reese, Kristen Reese & Catherine Conti; Loving Great-Grandfather to Caden Reese, Owen Stanley, Eliza Stanley, Hadley Reese & Kai Reese. Thomas served in the United States Marines Corp from 1948 – 1952. His professional career was in the elevator installation business. A longtime resident of Lake Ronkonkoma, his many volunteer activities began in the 1960s when he started the CYO athletic organization at Saint Joseph’s Church, Ronkonkoma, where he also served as usher and lector. In retirement Thomas was instrumental in organizing American Legion golf tournament benefits for Southold High School scholarships. He also served as Commander of the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post 803 in Southold.
I am very sorry to hear about his passing. We would visit every Christmas time with some cookies. We lived across the street from him many years ago in Mill Colony and loved his big personality. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
Arthur Murnane left a message on April 15, 2022:
So sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He was always checking in with us to make sure he was informed about our Mom’s health. Unfortunately, we did not know about his passing until recently. A beautiful video tribute to him and his life. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Murnane Family
Leslie Reese left a message on April 7, 2022:
Our hearts are full of sadness. Rest in Peace.
Jennifer Conti left a message on April 6, 2022:
Dad,
It is still hard to believe. I love you and miss you so much.
Amy & Dave Abel left a message on April 6, 2022:
To the entire Reese family - our thoughts are with all of you during this time - both your mom and dad were a part of my own teen years and later in life -
What Jen said about her larger than life dad could not be more true - he will be missed . May the memories you all have bring you comfort
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The Balkam Family left a message on April 5, 2022:
A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather and neighbor. May he rest in peace and may God comfort his loved ones at this time and always.
Christopher Reese left a message on April 5, 2022:
Dad I love you. There won't be a day that your not in my thoughts. Rest in Peace.
Patricia Duncan left a message on April 4, 2022:
May memories of your dad comfort you at this time.
Isabelle A Smith left a message on April 4, 2022:
In thanksgiving for the life of Thomas F. Reese. May he rest in the embrace of God who is love beyond all our imagining. A donation to St. Jude's work in Ukraine has been made in his memory.
Moloney Family Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Mary VonEiff left a message on July 20, 2022:
I am very sorry to hear about his passing. We would visit every Christmas time with some cookies. We lived across the street from him many years ago in Mill Colony and loved his big personality. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family.
Arthur Murnane left a message on April 15, 2022:
So sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He was always checking in with us to make sure he was informed about our Mom’s health. Unfortunately, we did not know about his passing until recently. A beautiful video tribute to him and his life. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Murnane Family
Leslie Reese left a message on April 7, 2022:
Our hearts are full of sadness. Rest in Peace.
Jennifer Conti left a message on April 6, 2022:
Dad,
It is still hard to believe. I love you and miss you so much.
Amy & Dave Abel left a message on April 6, 2022:
To the entire Reese family - our thoughts are with all of you during this time - both your mom and dad were a part of my own teen years and later in life -
What Jen said about her larger than life dad could not be more true - he will be missed . May the memories you all have bring you comfort
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
The Balkam Family left a message on April 5, 2022:
A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather and neighbor. May he rest in peace and may God comfort his loved ones at this time and always.
Christopher Reese left a message on April 5, 2022:
Dad I love you. There won't be a day that your not in my thoughts. Rest in Peace.
Patricia Duncan left a message on April 4, 2022:
May memories of your dad comfort you at this time.
Isabelle A Smith left a message on April 4, 2022:
In thanksgiving for the life of Thomas F. Reese. May he rest in the embrace of God who is love beyond all our imagining. A donation to St. Jude's work in Ukraine has been made in his memory.
Moloney Family Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.