John L. Rey

REY - John L. of Greenlawn in his 64th year passed away July 22, 2010. A victim of a tragic accident while driving his Super Shuttle airport transport van. He was a lifelong resident of Huntington who lived with his daughters and their families until the time of his death. Beloved husband of the late Gayle (nee Killion) who lost a battle against cancer in her 44th year in 1992. Cherished father of Colleen Rey Cassar (Christopher) and Courtney Ahlsen (Wayne). Loving son of the late Minnie Rey (nee Meringola) of Huntington Station/Greenlawn and the late John F. Rey of Amityville. Adored brother of Gloria Meyer of North Carolina, the late Dolores Rohner of California and brother-in-law of Kenneth Rohner. Devoted and proud grandfather of Christopher Cassar II, Ashley Cassar, Sarah Ahlsen and Emma Ahlsen. A dedicated friend to all that knew him at Super Shuttle (formerly Classic Transportation) and the ground transportation employees at JK and Laguardia for his over 25 years of employment. Visitation M.A. Connell Funeral Home www.maconnellfuneralhome.com Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm Funeral Mass Wednesday 10am at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church in Greenlawn. He will be forever missed but never forgotten. John lost his life due to circumstances that could have been avoided. His family has set up a memorial fund whose mission is to change/correct/prevent wrong way driving in order to save lives. In Lieu of flowers donations to the JOHN REY MEMORIAL FUND sent to 13 East Carver Street, Huntington, NY 11743 to change roadways or MADD to aid the battle against drunk driving.