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Reid Stava Obituary
Brighton: Reid crossed the finish line on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Jane Stava; daughter, Susan Stava; son, Robert (Tomiko) Stava; granddaughters, Johanna & Sophie Block; brother, Elliott (Sue) Stava; his mother-in-law, Irene Spooner; brother-in-law, Daniel (Priscilla) Ashley; and sister-in-law, Susan (Garvis) Bogosian.
A native of Cleveland, OH, Reid spent his formative years racing Lightning's on Lake Erie with his father, Robert, who was also commodore of Mentor Yacht Club. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Math/Physics from the University of Rochester, working as an engineer at Graflex, Singer and later Xerox from where he retired in 2006. An avid sailboat racer and Principal Club Race Officer of the Rochester Yacht Club, he also served for 28 years as Chairman of the J Class Association where he developed a standardized method of training boat measurers for J/24 class one design sailboat, traveling internationally as their chief measurer. A man of varied interests, Reid was an expert ship model builder, enjoyed building trainsets, photography, travel, woodworking and of course his custom Harley Davidson.
His family will receive friends Saturday April 8th 10am-11am at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy S.) where his celebration of life service will follow at 11am. Interment Private. Memorials may be directed to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road S., Rochester, NY 14623 or National Parkinson Foundation Greater Rochester, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Ste. 1600, Rochester, NY 14620.
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Sara Vacha
August 18, 2017
I am Sara ("Sally") Vacha, a playmate of Reid's growing up in University Heights, Ohio. We were part of a group of 5 boys and myself who played everything from cowboys to army to tobogganing in winters on a neighborhood hillside. Reid was one of my favorites being kind, fun, friendly and a handsome boy. I am sure he grew to be a wonderful man. 75 these days is young to pass away and I send my sincere sympathy for your family's grief. I pray Our Creator blesses you with the serenity of healing.
Sara Vacha
Steve Haarstick
April 12, 2017
I am very sorry to have heard that Reid has recently died. He was a friend of mine, as we shared several common interests: sailing, building model ships, train sets, and others.
I have known Reid since he bought my J-24 in 1983. I had taken the boat in trade when I sold my wooden 30 foot sailboat. We have been freinds since then.
Reid also worked briefly for my loft, and we also did some service calls together, one of which was near his home town in Ohio.
I haven't seen Reid for the past couple of years, as I sold my sail loft and moved to Chester, MD
in August 2015.
I hope that Reid viewed me as good friend, as I viewed him, and I will miss him.
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Apr
8
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Paul W. Harris Funeral Home Inc. - Rochester570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY 14617
Apr
8
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Paul W. Harris Funeral Home Inc. - Rochester570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY 14617
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