Photo courtesy of Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home - Lorain
Lorain, Ohio
Jun 9, 1948 – Jan 17, 2015 (Age 66)
Edward Patrick Reidy III passed away on January 17, 2015 at age 66 in Avon Oaks Caring Community in Avon following a brief illness. He was born on June 9, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio. Mr. Reidy graduated in 1968 from Lorain High School. He then went on to receive an Associate's Degree from Lorain Community College.
For three decades, he worked for the Reidy Scanlan Company in Lorain. Mr. Reidy loved to travel, and he made trips abroad every year. His favorite and frequent destinations were Ireland, Switzerland, and Maui. He also enjoyed cruising, including the Panama Canal.
For most of his life, Mr. Reidy regularly attended St. Mary's of Lorain. Then in recent years he moved to Lakewood where he attended St. Luke's. Mr. Reidy was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus. Edward was also proud to be a descendant of some of the early settlers of Lorain. Notable among his ancestors is his great, great grandfather, Great Lakes Ship owner and captain, Julian Ulysses Porter.
Mr. Reidy was the brother of Marcia Reidy of Lakewood, and Mary Pat Reidy Mayer of Mystic, Connecticut. He was also cousin to Joan Reidy of Lorain, Richard Reidy of Lorain, and Judy Reidy Flynn of Avon.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents Edward P. and Geraldine M (née Boedeker) Reidy.
His family will receive friends Friday, January 23 from 6 to 8 PM at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain. Friends may also call Saturday from 9 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mary Catholic Church, Reid Avenue and 8th Street, Lorain. Rev. Father Daniel O. Divis, pastor, celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St Mary Choice Food Pantry, Care of St. Mary Church, 309 7th St. Lorain, Ohio, 44052, or Avon Oaks Activity Fund, 37800 French Creek Road, Avon Ohio 44011.
To the family - May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and comfort you during this most challenging time and in the years to come. (Philippians 4:6,7)
January 28, 2015
My prayers to Mary Pat, Marcia, and extended families. Remembering Edward and the years that we were neighbors on 8th street. From The Medina family. Jose, Diane, Abraham, Gabriel, and Julianna.
January 22, 2015
To the Reidy Family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of this gentle man. I knew Edward as he was my neighbor at the Winton Place; we coincidently parked our cars next to each other in the garage. Our conversations were about travel and history and the fact that his Aunt Winifred was my grade school math tutor. I will miss this good man. May he rest in peace.
Christopher R Feighan
January 22, 2015 | Palm Beach, FL
Marcia and Mary Pat, Dick and I want you to know how sorry we were to hear of the passing of Edward . He was always such a fine gentleman. May happy memories replace the pain of loss. I wish we could personally extend our sympathy but we are out of town.
Rosemary Schuler
January 21, 2015 | Lorain, OH
