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Tracie REID Obituary

REID - Tracie L. (nee Gallagher) Of Blasdell, entered into rest November 13, 2016. Beloved wife and best friend of Jack J. Reid; devoted mother of Rylie Bean; cherished step-mother of Marty (Ashley) Reid; proud grandmother of Natalie and Sydney; loving daughter of Sandy (George) Prior and the late William (Kay) Gallagher; dear sister-in-law of Kathy (George) Gould, Mike (Louise) Reid, Ray (Mary) Reid, Pat (Joy Penders) Reid, Mary Jo (Ed) Hardesty, Suzie Reid and Tim (Caryn) Reid; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Thursday from 4-8 PM and Friday from 3-8 PM where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9:30 o'clock. Mrs. Reid was a US Air Force veteran of Desert Storm and a Police Officer with the Buffalo Police Department. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2016.

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January 10, 2023

Thinking of you my dear friend, as I often do, missing you so much.

Jeanette Bochmann

November 10, 2019

Still seems like yesterday!! I still remember everything you have done for me !!
Now your in Heaven with Michael. Looking down on us !!
I just wish that I could have done more for you!!

I miss you my friend!!

Karen Citrin (Wertz)

November 10, 2019

I remember your laughter and fun you would create. May you look down on us with your smile from the heavens!

Billy Scahall

November 23, 2016

Me and Tracy would play a song for me and her to dance to at docs docs Sullivan's and my dad and jack where best friends in high school

My heart goes out to jack and his family

November 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy for the family. May she rest in peace. Prayers for the family.
Milly Ferrer
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Cathy Bannister - Rogers

November 22, 2016

So Sorry. Remember babysitting you little cousin, Sweet little Girl.. Rest in Peace.

Rusty Hurst

November 20, 2016

Sandy, Jack and the entire family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Kimmi Ott

November 19, 2016

Rylie, Jack, Sandy, and all those who Tracies life touched,

My heart breaks for you all, its with deepest sympathy and sadness for your loss. May she be at peace now. My prayers are with you all! God bless.

November 19, 2016

Our deepest sympathy Jack to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love the Hurleys

Tina and Adam DeForrest

November 19, 2016

Tracie Fly high with the angels today! May you rest in peace our friend! Your kindness will never be forgotten.Your smile and laughter forever missed! May you watch over all of us especially Jack,Riley, and your family to help us all remember the good times we had with you! Take care of my Mom up there in heaven and hug one another as you we're both called to heaven too soon. Love you Lady! ❤ I wish I could be there to say Goodbye in person. ((Hugs)) until we meet again!

Margie Castillo

November 18, 2016

Rylie, Sandy, Jack and George, My deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter, your mom and your wife, a beautiful soul. I will miss seeing her wonderful posts. And hearing her call me Mrs. C. God Bless you Tracy. Prayers to all of you.

Chief Peter Breitnauer

November 18, 2016

On behalf of the men and women of the Village of Kenmore Police Department our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.

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Angela Dreis

November 18, 2016

Jack and Marty

I am so sorry for your loss. Tracie was such a lovely person and greater than life. I guess this world was just to small to contain her wonderful spirit. I have such fond memories of our time together-the first time I met her in Buffalo at that restaurant and especially our trip to Washington, DC. Please accept my sincerest condolences

Boon Cleary

November 18, 2016

Jack, sorry for your loss

Pat and Kathy Gerken

November 18, 2016

Jack and Family. We are so sorry to hear about Tracie. Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are with you all.

Liz H

November 18, 2016

To all those who love Traci,
Her loving heart, brilliant smile and caring nature will always be with us, making us some of the luckiest people in the world. Thank you Traci for sharing all your love with us. Love you always! Shine bright!

gil munoz

November 18, 2016

no no no wish i kept in touch

Joanne Wilson (Glenn)

November 18, 2016

Prayers, hugs and love sent to you and your family during this difficult time. Extremely sorry for your loss.
~from the Glenn Family

Shawn & Amy Connolly

November 17, 2016

Jack, Rylie, Sandy, & George,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss.

Aprile Bannister DeSimone

November 17, 2016

From one Desert Storm Air Force Veteran to another: Thank you for being brave and serving our country. I remember the fun times at Frontier Central!!! You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest well my beautiful and brave friend...❤

Anthony Burvid

November 17, 2016

Jack,Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. We will keep you n your family in our hearts & prayers, Tony, Jodi Burvid & family.

Patrick/Rose Kiernan

November 17, 2016

Jack, Rylie and family we are so sorry for your loss. Although we just recently got to meet Tracie in Alaska we will never forget how she welcomed us as new friends. May she rest in peace.

Mike and Diane Sullivan

November 17, 2016

Jack and Family - we are so saddened to hear about Tracie; she was a terrific person. We're thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

Bill & Cheryl Murphy

November 17, 2016

Jack, So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sean O'Neill

November 17, 2016

Jack, Rylie, Sandy, and George,

I am very sorry for the loss of Tracie. Your whole family is on our thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Sullivan

November 17, 2016

Jack, Rylie & The Reid Family: Please know that the prayers of the entire Bishop Timon-St. Jude School Community are with all of you. I remember the wonderful times with Tracie at the many Timon events she attended. We will miss her so.

Thomas Sullivan

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November 17, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Tracie L. (Gallagher) Reid. May reflecting on all the good times that we've shared together help to ease the pain you now feel. Also, may "the God of all Comfort" strengthen you during this time of sadness, And may His promise for the future bring you peace. Joh 5: 28, 29.

Kathy Hanson

November 17, 2016

Jack, We are so sorry to hear of Tracie's death. May memories of good times together help you and your family heal from this loss. Kathy Hanson and Tom Watt

Tony (Carol) Pignone (Kwiatkowski)

November 17, 2016

Tracie, We will all miss you so very much. May you live on through all of the great memories we all share and hold deep in our hearts. See you in the stars sweetie! Xoxo Carol, Tony, Zach, Ashlyn & Tyler
Sending lots of love to Jack, Rylie, Aunt Sandy, Uncle George

November 17, 2016

Sandy, George and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tracie. Sending you our deepest condolences.
John, Karen and David Hojnacki

MSgt Charles W. Hermann II USMC (Ret)

November 17, 2016

May your light shine upon us from Heaven my friend. You will be missed and always loved by so many! Thank you for your service to our country and protecting our freedom. Fair winds and following seas!

Mary Ellen Whelan

November 17, 2016

Jack and Family, I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Tracie. I will keep you in my prayers.

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November 16, 2016

Hoover Beach lost another good soul Miss you always .

T & L Kreuder

November 16, 2016

As a young girl you loved to ride Go Karts and we all loved to see your smile. You grew up and we still saw our little Traci, couldn't believe you had a baby she was the star in your eyes and you loved being a mom . so glad that we knew you hope they save a spot for you in our Hoover Beach Heaven .Be the brightest Star !!!!

Lynn Hartel

November 16, 2016

Jack and rylie, im very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your families during this tragic time. Tracy is an amazing women looking down watching over yous now, and i know theirs nothing i can say to help the pain you feel, but i will keep yous all in my prayers.

Laura & Rick Captain

November 16, 2016

Jack, Rylie, Sandy & George I can't even express how sorry I am for your loss. Losing Tracie is such a horrible tragedy. May she rest in peace and may God help you all find comfort.

Shirley Banko

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack,

No words can calm your grief or express our sorrow. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Steve & Shirley Banko

November 16, 2016

Jack and Family, so very sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers
Ron and Carolyn Haag

Karl and Wendy Chapman

November 16, 2016

Jack, Rylie and Family: Tracie was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. Sending you our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.

Cheryl lenahan

November 16, 2016

Tracie ,
Will never forget you .... miss you always ... fly high ... keep a eye on us all as you always did love you Tracie ❤❤❤

Mike Bowen

November 16, 2016

I did not know you, but want to thank you for your service in the BPD and Desert Storm. God bless your family. Heaven is a for real concept.

Barb Kane

November 16, 2016

Dearest Reid & Gallagher Families,
I am so, so sorry......please accept my deepest sympathy.

Tim Finley

November 16, 2016

To the Reid and Gallagher families, the community of Hoover Beach extends heartfelt condolances on the passing of your beautiful Tracie. God bless and may He give you strength.

Patrick Granville

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack, Rylie, Sandy, George & Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Tracie. As she was loved by many, likewise she will greatly missed. We will pray that you will find the strength to get through this difficult time! Keep the faith & stay strong for each other!! All Our Love.
The Granville's

Eileen McCarthy

November 16, 2016

Jack, Rylie and Family:
We are so very sorry to hear of Tracie's passing. She was an amazing lady, funny and all around good person. My heart breaks for all of you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy, Eileen, Michael and Carleen McCarthy

November 16, 2016

Jack, Rylie and Family,
I have known Tracie since playing softball at the Lakeshore Little League. We went to high school together and I remember her as athletic, always laughing with a great smile! She is a pure soul and now your guardian angel! She'll be waiting for us all in Heaven.
She will come hug you in your dreams.

Karen Citrin (Wertz)

Lynn-Marie Finney

November 16, 2016

Jack and family, I am deeply saddened to hear about Tracie. I only met her for a brief time in Cancun years back but we remained long distance friends with the plan to one day meet again in Mexico. I'm heartbroken that I didn't make a bigger effort to see her again. Jack, you and Tracie had a very special kind of love! Again, I am so sorry and may she R.I.P.

Beth Cannan

November 16, 2016

Jack, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Larry and Beth Cannan

Erika Evaldi

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack...I am sorry for your loss...Traci was such a kind and loving person .......R.I.P. Traci you will be missed.....

cheryl ???? weller

November 16, 2016

tracie this very hard to do and say. I will always remember my friend yelling out at and calling me some silly names.i don't want to look out my back door anymore because all I do is think of you and cry. miss you and love you very much and will be greatly missed

Dave and Sue Klinshaw

November 16, 2016

Sincere heartfelt condolences to all of you. Tracie will be missed by many. May you find peace through Family, friends and memories. Memories will always be in our hearts.

November 16, 2016

This was such heartbreaking news. Tracie had such an infectious smile and warm heart. I hope her family can find strength & comfort in knowing how much she was loved.
Ellen (Czuprynski) Duffey

Jim & Lois Palano

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack, Rylie & Family
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Tracie. She was such a wonderful, energetic person. We will always remember the baseball team trips to Florida and the fun we had together. I wish we could be there in person to offer our condolences to you both. May her loving memory be in your hearts forever.

Bob Franz

November 16, 2016

Jack and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tracie was one of a kind, she always had a smile on her face, and when she saw you she greeted you with a big hug. She was one of the good ones she will be missed. My prays and sympathy go out to your entire family

Laura & Bob Schneider

November 16, 2016

Jack, Rylie and Family,

Hearts are broken. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Tracie had an infectious smile and laugh and everyone in her presence were blessed.

Deborah Frank

November 16, 2016

We were so saddened to hear of Tracie's passing. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this darkest time, with much love.
Rick Palmer, Deb Frank and family.

Lauren Crehan

November 16, 2016

Tracie was one-of-a-kind; real aces. She had an ability to always make you feel like you were family. She was always so happy to see you and made you feel like a million bucks with that hearty laugh of hers. She was so good to my entire family.

We are sending many, many prayers to all of her family and friends. Keep strong.

Love,
The Crehan Family

Amy Kane

November 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Words will not fill the hurt. Have a drink with dad and tell him im sorry. Fly high girl. You will truly be missed by more than you could of ever imagined

Pat Harrigan

November 16, 2016

Jack, I am so sorry to hear of Tracie's passing. She was a very special person. May she Rest In Peace>

Danielle Ferro-Alessandra

November 16, 2016

Beav- It's Dan-o. The last time I saw you, we laughed so hard, as we always did. There are so many funny "inside" things we would say everytime we saw each other. Old & Dear friends are the best friends you could ever have. I will Miss you, but know you are in a wonderful place. Luv u always!

November 16, 2016

Sandy, George, Jack and family,
Jody and I were so sorry to hear this news. Please know that Tracie and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Jody Quinn

November 16, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Tracie L. (Gallagher) Reid. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help to ease the pain you now feel. Also,

Jeanette Bochmann

November 16, 2016

Jack and Riely,
, my heart is breaking so bad for you. I am here for you if you need anything. I am so proud and honored to have her in my life, and she was an amazing person!!! My heart felt prayers and sympathy are with you all!!!!

pat hartman

November 16, 2016

When Irish eyes are smiling, think of Tracie and her family. No words can express, we can all only feel his love, God hug you all. Sincerely, The Hartman Family

Pat Russell

November 16, 2016

So sorry to hear this sad news.Tracie will be truly missed by so many. I will never forget her smile and warm heart, and especially her hugs. With so much sympathy to Jack, Rylie, Sandy and the rest of the whole family. Rest in Peace my friend...Pat & Jeff Russell and family

Gina Doyle

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack, Rylie, and family, words can sufficiently express my sympathy over Tracie's passing. Tracie was truly a wonderful person, whom I always looked forward to seeing. Dick and I pray that you will find strength, comfort and peace to guide you through the upcoming days. Rest in Peace sweet Tracie.

November 16, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Jack, Rylie and family. My thoughts and prayer go out to all of you during this difficult time! Julie Banch

November 16, 2016

Marty, Jack and family....please know your IOWA friends have their arms wrapped around you at this time of great sadness. BIG HUG!!

The Plies Family

lori pokigo

November 16, 2016

Your smile and hugs could brighten anyone's day..rest in peace dear Tracie you will be missed dearly...my thoughts and prayers are with the family...

November 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tarcie's family during this difficult time .
Michelle Spulecki and family

Cheryl Meegan

November 16, 2016

Jack,Rylie, Sandy and George...
I am so so sorry for your loss and am so heartbroken. I hope and pray you can all find some peace and comfort in knowing how many people loved her including myself and my son.
Love, Meegan and Danny

Lynne & Dennis Gould-McCormick

November 16, 2016

I'm very sorry for your loss, not knowing her personally..but I heard wonderful stories about her..
May God be able to bring you some strength & inner peace..in your time of need..

Jennifer Carney

November 16, 2016

Tracie was loved by more people than she knew. Her facebook posts were alway fun to read and easy to relate to. I will miss her smiling face whenever I browse though facebook. I hope everyone prays for her. Rest in Peace Tracie, in the love of Our Lord.

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Kerry (Hynes) Occhino

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack, Rylie, and family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I'm saddened to hear of Tracie's passing. She was such an amazing woman, full of life and warmth. Her smile could light up a room! Always enjoyed running into her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.

Cathy Muscarella

November 16, 2016

Jack and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. I already miss Tracie's laughter, hugs and fun times on vacation. You and family have my deepest condolences and are in my prayers. Tracie may you rest peacefully.
Cathy Muscarella

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Keri Gibbons

November 16, 2016

Words can not do justice to what an amazing person Tracie was always so full of love and life. She gave the best hugs to. So sorry for your loss Jack , Rylie and Family.

Mary Dowdall

November 16, 2016

Sandy and families - I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy for all of you as you have to deal with your grief.

Jill and Gene Jewett

November 16, 2016

We are seeing this and finding it so hard to believe! Jack, Rylie, and family, we are very sorry for your tremendous loss! Tracie was such a beautiful lady, inside and out! So caring and kind! She will truly be missed by so many! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time!

Elaine & Vince McAllister

November 16, 2016

RIP Tracie!! May the Angels have you in their Arms!!

Wanda Salerno

November 16, 2016

My deepest sympathy to Jack and the family. Tracie was full of life, love, smiles and hugs. Gone way to soon but will never be forgotten.

Dino and Debbie Cordone

November 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to your family. May God bless and comfort you. Such a beautiful soul. She will be missed by all.

Robin Rush

November 16, 2016

So sorry Jack, Rylie, Sandy and George we loved Tracie! She was always so good to my Dad "Hopper". We will miss her big hugs and smiles. She was truly an amazing girl. Love, Judy and Robin Rush

Steve Lanza

November 16, 2016

My most sincere and deepest condolences Jack and to the entire family.

Rachelle, Mario, Mario Jr, Michael, and Anthony Pratts

November 16, 2016

Jack, Riley, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tracie was larger than life with such a warm and loving heart for all that had the privilege of knowing and loving her. May God give you strength, love and peace.

Jackie O'Neill

November 16, 2016

Jack & Family:
My deepest sympathies to you & your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Jackie O'Neill

Jeanne Burvid

November 16, 2016

Jack and Rylie, I am at a loss for words. My heart is broken that such a wonderful woman is no longer with us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anne Telis/Gallagher

November 16, 2016

There are no words that can express my feelings, or truly touch on your grief. My heart and prayers go out to you Aunt Sandy, Rylie and Jack

Marie Richardson

November 16, 2016

I'm sorry i am not in Buffalo to pay my respects to a wonderful women who severed are city and our country. My prayers go out to all of her family and her many friends, will she will live for ever in their hearts. God have mercy.

Carol McAndrews

November 16, 2016

Jack, we are so very sorry for your loss. We will remember you and your family in our prayers.

Ron (JR) Sokolowski

November 16, 2016

Jack and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tracie will definitely be missed. God Bless!

Dawn & Colleen

November 16, 2016

Dear Jack, Rylie, Sandy and family,
We are so saddened by the passing of Tracie. We loved her very much. May all of you stay strong and we know how much she loved you. Every conversation she talked about all of you. God Bless. We are here for all of you. Much love.

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