Thomas Reinig Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

LOCATION

Bernardsville, New Jersey

Lust for Life

"Follow me, Dad."

With just those words — part request, part challenge — Christopher and Scott Reinig could get their father, Thomas, to do most anything. Like swoop down the slipperiest ski slopes behind them. Or climb the Grand Tetons with them. Or spend Father's Day competing in a triathlon that taxed the 48-year-old's stamina and his sense of humor.

"He beat me on the running part, but of course I had the better overall time," said Scott Reinig, 20, a competitive swimmer. "He blamed it on the swimming."

Mr. Reinig, a vice president at eSpeed, was not a sore loser, even when it came to being beaten at golf by his wife, Jeanne. "He always had fun and laughed," she said. "He wasn't a good-time Charlie. He just enjoyed life."

And he did everything for his family. When the boys were small, Mr. Reinig moved them all to London for three years when he took a job there so they would learn to appreciate the world. They returned to New Jersey, but when the boys enrolled in a private school in Morris County a few years later, Mr. Reinig moved to Bernardsville to shorten their commute.

"My dad was always calling home, a couple of times a day, every day, and all he'd say is, 'I'm just checking in,'" Scott Reinig said. "There wasn't any other reason than that."

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Dear Tom - You brought me on to your team at Lehman in 1991. I remember well how you very much enjoyed your work and how you cared for your fellow colleagues. I also remember how you often spoke so fondly and proudly of your family. Lastly, I clearly remember how honest you were. Your old friends Rick Z. and I will tip our hats and raise a glass to you next week when we get together for our annual golf round - you will be missed but not forgotten !

David Hogan

September 11, 2024 | Stamford, CT | Coworker

You father was a close colleague. Loved by everyone he came into contact with. I listen for the memory of his name every year and visit his name every time I’m in the area of the memorial. He will not be forgotten.

Ron Queler

September 12, 2023 | Marlboro, NJ | Friend

22 years since that terrible day. I still miss having drinks w/ you after work. You were one of the nicest guys out there. Amazing to think you would be 70 this yearyou deserved to make it. Will never forget you old buddy.
Kevin

Kevin Connors

September 11, 2023 | Easton, MD | Friend

Laurie Reinig

July 28, 2022

Dear Tom,

Listened to them calling your name at the memorial as I’ve done for the last 20 years. It’s been a long time but I’ll never forget you. You were a great colleague and I’m so fortunate to have worked with you.

Regards,

Ron

Ron Queler

September 12, 2021 | Marlboro, NJ | Friend

Never Forgotten, Rest In Peace, Tom.

Anna C. Marucci

September 11, 2021 | Friend

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Thomas Barnes Reinig. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Charmaine Panfil

October 23, 2014

I know we are probably not related but with ours being not that common. I just wanted to send your family a Gods special blessing.

Laurie Reinig

September 11, 2014 | Sun Lakes, AZ

To the Reinig family. I worked with Tommy, years ago at Tammy Brook Country Club in Cresskill, NJ along with my dad, Tommy's football coach, Abbie Pingitore. I was a freshman in HS & he had just graduated.I remember Tommy teaching me what "grog" was and introducing me to Tao principles. I remember thinking that he was probably one of the most learned persons I had ever met. I only found out that Tommy was one of the 9/11 heros, a few months ago. My dad & I want to send our heartfelt prayers...

sharon pingitore

September 11, 2013

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