Thomas Francis Reese

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.