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Walter Reiser Obituary

REISER - Walter F., 55, of West Long Branch, died at home on Saturday, July 16, 2016 surrounded by the family he loved. Walt was a loving and dedicated husband and father whose life was lived in service to others. Despite his professional achievements, Walt found his true joy and meaning in his two daughters, Emily and Allie, whom he adored. He particularly enjoyed coaching them in various sports as they grew and attending their games in high school and was so proud of all of their accomplishments. He will be greatly missed by them and by his wife of 28 years, Kathy. He was predeceased by his parents, Anne and Edward Reiser. Walt will be mourned by his brothers and sisters-in-law from Long Island, Ed and Terry, Rob and Kathy, Jim and Bea and their families. An avid runner all of his life, Walt is lovingly sent home to God by those who love him with the words of St. Paul, "Having run with endurance he has finished the good race." Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 4-8 pm Tuesday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, at the funeral home followed by burial at the Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For condolences, please visit: www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.

Published by Newsday on Jul. 18, 2016.
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I knew Walt since our early days as some of the first ATC's in the shore conference. Walt was a true professional and skilled Athletic Trainer. He touched many lives throughout his career. He will be missed by many. RIP

Cathi Yayac

July 25, 2016

my prayers are with the Reiser family. Walt was a great man, i am happy to have the pleasure of knowing him. he was a true leader to the athlete trainers of the shore. I always knew I could call him if i needed something. thanks Walt! RIP

Pat Halpin

July 19, 2016

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Walt Reiser, you succeeded. You impacted the lives of thousands of people for generations to come. The ripple effect is phenomenal. You single handedly changed the trajectory of many of our lives, mine included.

Thank you for your integrity, motivation, empathy, passion, and kindness throughout the years.

Kathy, Emily, and Allie, thank you for sharing your husband/father over the years as he lit up the world with his smile and generous spirit.

For every kid, who walked out onto a playing field/court/ mat during their time at RFH, thank you. We were in the midst of greatness, we just didn't know it at the time.

God Bless
-Jen Collum-Glassman
Class of 1989

July 19, 2016

As the Athletic Trainer at Neptune High School, I had the pleasure of working with Walt for over 30 years. He was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met and a gifted professional. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. Glen DePalo

GLEN DEPALO

Friend

July 19, 2016

My condolences to the Reiser family. I consider myself so fortunate that Walter "Mr.Reiser" played such an influential role in the high school life of my five children. He was one of my personal favorites at RFH. Run with the angels, Walter. Maureen Dorment

July 19, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Reiser Family. Walt was a true professional, mentor and friend to all of the athletic trainers in the Shore Conference. Always willing to help and offer advice. May god bless Kathy and the girls, and may you rest in peace knowing that you have made a difference in all of our lives.

Christina Emrich

July 19, 2016

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Walt Reiser. I have met many in both my career, and in my time as a coach in youth sports and at RFH. Walt was a true professional, he was easy to get along with and he was a true gentleman.
My family and I are truly saddened.
Take care "Reise..."

Lawrence McDonough

July 19, 2016

Rest in peace Walt .. You were an asset to RFH & always cared for all the kids like they were your own! Thank you to all your guidance on and off the fields to my 4 children.. You were simply The Best!

Peggy Robinson

July 19, 2016

Condolences to your family Walt. A classy man who always helped those who asked or needed. You will be missed.
Will Ryan
Football Coach
RBC '88-92
Mater Dei '93-98

Will Ryan

July 19, 2016

My children knew him and respected him at R-FH; he was a fine mentor to my son...and I, too, had the privilege of working with him as a colleague. We are all saddened by his death. He will not be soon forgotten.
Lynne McConnell

Lynne McConnell

July 18, 2016

Oh Kathy and family. We were soo sad to read the news! On behalf of the Worthinton's, please know we are prayerfully thinking of you ALL. Bless you ALL. Oh Kathy... soo soo sorry. Love to you, Judi

July 18, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Walt was a great man, a wonderful leader and a person of great integrity. RIP Walt. God Bless all of you.

Kelly Knapp

July 18, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss.Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Reiser family
Diane and Bob Dickinson

July 18, 2016

My condolences to the family. Walt was very inspirational to me and my family. When he first walked into RFH I was one of his projects to say the least. After many years my boys and daughter became the same. Walt you always treated everyone like they were family and I will certainly say you will be truly missed. God speed to your family. To the family on behalf of all RFH clasess we want to thank you for letting him teach and help all of us in our times of need. The smile he always had of his face to this day truly priceless.
Again my condolences...

John Riley RFH class 1986

July 18, 2016

It was a privilege to be Walt's colleague at R-FH. He was kind, helpful, pleasant and will always be remembered as a wonderful person. May many happy memories be of comfort to your family.
Sincerely,

Winifred Steele-Burnett

July 18, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I attended RFH from 1991-94 after transferring in late in my freshman year. Reis was supportive from my first day at school until my last. If I ever needed something: the gym opened pre-season, an ankle taped, a letter of recommendation, words of encouragement, Reis was there for me. I'll never forget him and I know I'm not alone among old teammates. Blessings to all.

JR Moore

July 18, 2016

My deepest sympathies go out to the Reiser family. Mr. Reiser was a huge part of the many great memories we all share at RFH. It started on the first day he arrived as our athletic trainer, you knew immediately you were in the presence of a great man, caring and smiling 100% of the time all while keeping us safe on the field. Rest in peace "Reise", I am so grateful to have known you.
Jim Cady class of 1985

July 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. He made a huge impact on the students at RFH throughout the years and truly will be missed.

Kristen Robbins-Renick

July 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy, Emily, Allie and Sydney. We loved Walter like a member of our family, and I am going to miss our NYY conversations and commiserations...

Karen Loehr

July 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Reiser Family. Being a Springfield grad myself ('85) and having worked with Walt at RFH I have great memories of Walt. He was always there with a smile and a helpful hand. He will be missed! God Bless!

Maggie Brown-Dilley

July 18, 2016

It was great being a part of many sports and working with Mr. Reiser at RFH. Thanks for all your hard work!!

Jennifer Ruscio

July 17, 2016

Sending warm thoughts and prayers to the Reiser family. Having played tennis at RFH Mr. Reiser was always there with a smile, tape, bag of ice and a side of advice. He made hard days easier and good days even better.

Anne Marie Paterno-Kilgallon

July 17, 2016

I worked with Walt at Rumson for years. Many fond memories and laughs. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Marjorie Kassardy

July 17, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My late husband, Walter Woods, was AD in Middletown, a Springfield graduate too, and always said what a class man Walt was. Truly a loss to you and the Shore community.
RIP Walt

Kathy Woods

July 17, 2016

Walter Reiser was a great coach and it was a pleasure to know him. My prayers go out to his family. From Randy Farrington class of 97

Randy Farrington

July 17, 2016

We will dearly miss you, Reis! You were such an asset to the RFH community. You taught us all how to be good competitors and how to conduct ourselves with the utmost sportsmanship on and off the field/court. God Bless you and your family. xoxoxo

Erin Leahy Pirl

July 17, 2016

Condolonces to the Reiser family. Walt will be missed by all. He was our leader in the Shore Conference athletic trainers. He was loved by all. Godspeed.

Mary Karlo

July 17, 2016

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