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1958
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2024
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John Reed Obituary
Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, (March 19), from 6 p.m. to 9pm at the R.A. Patrick Funeral Home, 26 W. Main St., Clifton Springs. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, (March 20) at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited in Reedo's memory.
John was born June 13, 1958, in Clifton Springs, the son of the late John and Meryl Reed. He was a lifelong farmer at Reedland Farms llc. Reedo was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed snowmobiling and joyrides on his Harley. He loved children and was always the prankster. Reedo was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. But most important to Reedo was his family. He was a loving brother, uncle, great uncle, nephew and friend. Reedo will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his brother, James (Christine) Reed; sister, Kathy Craig; nieces and nephews, Irene Reed, Joseph (Lynsey) Reed, and Jamison (Tiffany) Reed; great nieces and nephews, Emma and Paige Jacobson, Samara Reed, Madelyn Reed, Eliza Reed, Caleb Congilosi, Jax Reed, Jayce Reed, Lee and Pete Craig; aunt, Shirley Hayden; several cousins and a plethora of dear friends.
He is predeceased by his parents, John Reed and Meryl McCarthy; stepmother, Arline Reed.
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for John Reed
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Chic Rishel
March 8, 2025
Gone but never forgotten. You are missed.
Wendy Holbrook and Rick Wiggins
March 25, 2024
Reedo was a great friend to so many!!!His laugh and great sense of humor will be sorely missed by all.Our condolences to his family.
Chic and Robin Rishel
March 18, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to friends and family for such an unexpected loss. John was special and touched a lot of lives. Thank God for people like him. Friends Forever!
Randy Scott
March 16, 2024
Rest in Peace my Brother.You will Truely be missed.
Dennis, Debra fritz
March 15, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June and Gordon Gardner
March 13, 2024
Our condolences to the family. Great neighbor and good people.
Mike Baker
March 13, 2024
My condolences to the family. Good bye my brother, another great man is taken from us. Until we meet again..
Bev and Mike East
March 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom Cleary
March 12, 2024
I will always remember his cowboy boots and shorts, I met Reedo while working part time for Willocrest farms, Reedo was always fun to talk with and also to have lunch with from time to time at the Yankee Clipper, he was a great person and will be missed by many.
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Mar
19
Calling hours
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
R.A. Patrick Funeral Home - Clifton Springs26 West Main street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Mar
20
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11:00 a.m.
R.A. Patrick Funeral Home - Clifton Springs26 West Main street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
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