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William Reed Obituary
A private interment with full military honors will take place in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery, and a memorial mass will occur at the family's convenience. There will be no prior calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Peace Church in Geneva or Geneva General Hospital.
Bill was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. to William and Sarah Reed. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a residency in urology while serving in the US Army. He was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service during a 1967-1968 tour of duty in Vietnam. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Medical Corps of the US Army. He was a proud veteran and shared stories of his service with his children and grandchildren.
In 1969, he moved to Geneva where he established a private urology practice at Geneva General Hospital and was a member of the American Urological Association. After his retirement in 1993, he continued to enjoy his hobbies of hunting, yard work, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Bernice "Bernie" Reed; children Anne (James) Weed and Bill Reed; beloved grandchildren Kathryn Weed, Jonathan Weed and Thomas Weed; and sister, Dolores Reed of N.H.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his daughter-in-law, Shani Reed.
Online condolences for the family may be expressed at www.palmfh.com
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Robert Marchenese
November 13, 2022
I'll will never forget Doc. We certainly miss him at the shop. Such an accomplished man.
Bob Marchenese
Joe Candidori
J-March Auto
robert marchenese
November 13, 2021
I thought the world of Doc. Just a wonderful guy. My thoughts go out to you Bernie..
Charles E Jordan MD and Cheryl Jordan
November 23, 2020
I always enjoyed seeing Bill in the OR area with his wry sense of humor and /or joke of the day and I just read of his passing with sadness. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time
Dr Jim Taylor
November 21, 2020
Bernie, So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. A good friend and many fond memories to remember him by.
Jim Taylor
Shirley Ormsbee
November 20, 2020
Have such nice memories of Dr Reed as friends of Dr Newman and Dr Mccormick. The three of them were so much fun and wonderful doctors and hopefully together again. My deepest sympathy to his family
Ed And Elaine Prindle
November 20, 2020
Bill was a wonderful man. May his soul rest in peace eternally. Our deepest sympathies to Bernie and family.
Bob Marchenese
November 18, 2020
Bernie, sending my sincere condolences hearing of the loss of Bill. I thought the world of him. Such a very special person. We go a long way back. So thankful I was able to see him this summer at the shop. Geneva lost a very special and sincere man.
Bob Marchenese and staff of J-March Auto
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