Chad Reidy Obituary

CLARKSBURG – Chad Reidy departed this world on his own terms Friday, April 7, 2017.

Chad was many things to many people and we all know how he came to be a part of our lives. He was a husband to Jo Ringer, a son to his Mom and Pops (Chris and John Fay) and Charles Reidy, a brother to his "sissy" Jennifer Carbery, a Grandson to June Wesson-Bernesser and a friend to countless others.

Chad was predeceased by his Grandfather Ralph Bernesser and his cherished Rottweiler, Dupree. He also leaves behind his "pretty bird," Tasha.

Chad, a wandering soul, was drawn to the woods and his love of music and "trusty" VW's drove him to numerous Phish and Grateful Dead shows. The back lots were his home the woods his church. With a charitable heart and a broad smile, he always jumped in, offering a hand to anyone in need. He was a genuine and carefree soul, generous with his warm, affectionate "free hugs". He recently realized his dream of home ownership and anticipated tending to bountiful gardens, a Noah's Ark of livestock all with his love Jo by his side. He would ask those who shared his life, to raise a beer, preferably a Flat Tire, in his memory.

A celebration of his final trip around the sun will be Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 4:20 to 7 p.m. at Ahearn Funeral Home 783 Bridge Rd., Northampton

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Apr. 12, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Chad Reidy

12 Entries

Dan von Lossnitzer

April 20, 2017

We were best friends throughout elementary school. We lost touch for a while but always seemed to check in every few years at the most random times. Last time he reached out to me was on FB, while I was in the hospital for my daughter's birth. He just wanted to share some childhood memories from when we were kids, which I remember thinking at the time was great, because it all comes around again.
He was always a good friend and will be missed greatly. To quote him, "we'll catch up sometime." I hope so, Chad.

Chris Thompson

April 19, 2017

I have a lot of great memories and lots of fun in the few years I knew chad. It was with chad and Rabbit Redford, where I first found my passion for vw's. So sorry for your loss.

Diane & Jetemiah Keating

April 18, 2017

Chad was a gentle soul. A sweet kid growing up. Anyone that knew Chad was aware of his kindness & love of nature Always a smile on his face whenever Jerry & I would run into him. He will be greatly missed

Chris Carpenter

April 15, 2017

I was friends with Chad in high school. Here's my favorite memory of him. A group of us were at Stillwater bridge in Deerfield to go swimming. We were walking out onto the bridge wearing only our swim suits. As we got to the center of the bridge a cop car pulled up next to us. "What are you boys doing?" the cop asks. Chad replies "Fishing." The cop basically rolls his eyes at us and drives away. Then we jumped off the bridge.

April 12, 2017

Chris & Jen - So sad to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences - Johnathan Moynahan.

Scott and Kim Cover

April 12, 2017

We will miss you till the day we die Chad
Always a great friend
Always in our hearts
Till we meet again
We love you dearly!!!
Scott and Kim Cover

Jeanine Lucia

April 12, 2017

May you Rest In Peace Chad you will be missed by many.

Robert Danylieko

April 12, 2017

My sympathies go out to family and friends. Chad had a heart of gold. I am grateful to have known Chad and to have been on some adventures together. Someday we will meet again, hiking through the woods and climbing on top of that mountain.

cassandra miller

April 12, 2017

Chad, you were always a bright light. with a warm and loving smile, you always brightened any day i saw you. miss you. love you. and to all your friends and family, take heart, celebrate his time with you and send a prayer in his name <3

Tracy Poudrier

April 12, 2017

Chad- Whoever wrote your obituary said it so right. That was the Chad I knew. I hope you have found peace and can only be proud to have known you.

Mary Alice McHale

April 11, 2017

To family and friends of Chad, please find comfort in your sweet memories. Cherish them and celebrate his life as he would have wanted you to.
Peace from a friend of a friend.

Tara Pendergast

April 11, 2017

My heart just breaks for all of you.My family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this such difficult time. Chris I love you and will be hear when your ready .

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