Emil E. REICH

REICH, Emil E.

Emil E. Reich, 98, husband of the late Gladys (Wrinn) Reich, passed away peacefully on Monday, (April 8, 2013) at the home of his son, Kevin, in East Hampton. Son of the late Emil Reich and Ida (Zielke) Reich, he was born in Bristol, on April 20, 1914 and resided in Bristol until two years ago when he moved to East Hampton. He graduated in 1928 from Immanuel Lutheran School and with the Class of 1932 from Bristol High School. He married Gladys Lorraine Wrinn on June 29, 1946 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, NY by his brother-in-law, The Rev. Louis C. Meyer. Emil was employed for many years by Pratt and Whitney as an Experimental Machinist, a job he was very proud of. He was also employed a number of years at Federal Machine and Tool in Forestville. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bristol and served as an usher for several years. Having been married almost 35 years, he enjoyed his retirement years with his wife, traveling, shopping, vacationing on Cape Cod, reading, piano, guitar, art painting, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends. Emil leaves behind his children, Eric D. Reich and his wife, Beth, from Leominster, MA, Kevin M. Reich with whom he made his home these past two years in East Hampton, Rebecca Reich Sammito and her husband, George, from Middletown, and Duane J. Reich of Bristol. He leaves behind his cherished and favorite grandson, Matthew, with whom he also resided with and his dog companion, Mischa, who was always at his side and at the time of death. He also leaves behind a sister, Ida Reich Meyer of Ridgewood, NJ and numerous nieces, nephews, their spouses and children. In addition to his wife, Gladys, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Joanne Andershonis Reich; and a brother, Erhard E. Reich.
Funeral services will be held on Thurs., April 11, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow Street, Bristol with the Rev. Kevin Karner, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in West Cemetery, Bristol. Calling hours will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wed., April 10 between 5-8 p.m. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Avenue, Bristol is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow St., Bristol, CT 06010. The family would like to thank the staff at Chesthelm Senior Daycare in Moodus for providing Dad with friendship and daily life activities. Special thanks also to Middlesex Hospital Hospice for their compassionate care showed these past few weeks.