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Sylvia Miller Reis

1936 - 2018

Sylvia Miller Reis obituary, 1936-2018

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sylvia Reis Obituary

Sylvia Miller Reis passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Frank Reis, IV for 63 years. Mother of Sheryl R. Mazerat (Donald Mazerat, Jr). Daughter of the late James R. Miller, Jr. and Lucille DiMiceli. Sister of the late Gilda Spinner (Harold). Sister-in-law of Clifford Reis, Sr. (Elaine), Nicholas Reis (Ava). Godmother of Stephany Spinner Meyers (Jason), Clifford Reis, Jr. (Wendi), and Dominick Meyers. Sylvia graduated from Annunciation High School in 1954. She retired from Hartford Insurance after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Insurance Women's Association, Sultanas, East Jefferson Hospital volunteer program, and numerous carnival organizations. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Metairie Healthcare Center and Harmony Hospice for their attentive care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 12 PM. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Ann Church & Shrine or Alzheimer's Association, or Masses in her honor. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 31 to Aug. 3, 2018.

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Larry Landry

August 6, 2018

Frank, so sorry for your loss. We have been down many paths together since beginning classmate with Sylvia at St. Maurice School in 1947.

August 6, 2018

Frank, so sorry for your loss. I have known Sylvia since 1947, classmates at St. Maurice school.

August 6, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reis family during your time of sorrow!

Deepest Regards,
Jana OConnor,
Nick OConnor Jr.&
Shannon O. Spitzfaden

Vicky Magas

August 5, 2018

Frank and Sheryl my thoughts and prayers are with you. Nothing anyone can say or do will make this time any easier. I truly enjoyed all the years I worked with Sylvia. At Hartford we were all like family not employees of a major company. We knew one another family, we spent alot of time together outside of Hartford.

My mom died recently in the same manner so I understand what you both are going through. When we were told my mom had dementia, someone told me it is the LONGEST GOODBYE. You watch them fade away before your eyes and you are helpless to stop the process. I am so sorry for your loss---Sylvia was a good friend and will be missed by more people then you know.
with luv
Vicky Magas

Kevin and Lori Troxclair

August 1, 2018

Sorry for loss Sheryl ,Don and Mr Frank. Miss Sylvia was such a sweet lady .will miss her.

Patrick Lynch

August 1, 2018

Frank and Sheryl, we are so sorry for your loss. Sylvia was a wonderful lady, and will be missed by many.

We pray that you and your entire family will find solace through your relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Semper Fidelis!

Pat Lynch and family

Norbert & Joy Labit

August 1, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gina Snyder

August 1, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss Sheryl. My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

TARA KENNON

August 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May she rest in piece. Ms Slyvia was a wonderful person.

July 31, 2018

MY BEST FRIEND I WILL MISS YOU EVERY DAY TIL WE MEET IN HEAVEN Sha Sha (Sheryl)

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Memorial Events
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Aug

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

Aug

3

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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