Howard D. REEVES

REEVES, Howard D.

Howard D. Reeves, 75, of Enfield passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, (August 29, 2013), with his loving family by his side. Howard was born on October 10, 1937 in Camden, NJ, son of the late Reuben and Elsie (Daley) Reeves. On May 31, 1958, Howard was united in marriage to his wife of over 55 years, Maureen Barrett. He was a resident of Enfield for over 45 years and was currently employed with the family business, Reeves Transport Inc. Howard served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of AMVETS and a former member of the East Windsor Police Department and the Connecticut Auxiliary State Police. Besides his wife Maureen; Howard will be deeply missed by his three children, Janet Lesniak and her husband Peter, of Somers, Steven Reeves and his wife, Barbara of Enfield and Julie Kocum and her husband, Doug of Enfield; his six grandchildren, Ken Reeves, Mark Reeves, Colleen Reeves, Tim Lesniak, Christine Lesniak and David Lesniak; his four brothers, Lewis Reeves and his wife Shirley of DE, Albert Reeves and his wife Delores of NJ, Reuben Reeves and his wife Pauline of NJ and George Reeves and his wife Maryann of NC; his two sisters, Elsie Riley of NJ and Helen Menchaca of TN; along with many other loving family and friends. Along with his parents, Howard is predeceased by his son, Howard Reeves, Jr.; and his brother Thomas Reeves.
Funeral Services for Howard will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Interment will follow in Hazardville Cemetery. Howard's family will receive family and friends Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045 or to the charity of your choice. The family would also like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Home & Community Health Services, especially Cheryl and Jan for the exceptional care they gave Howard. For information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.leetestevens.com.