John P. Reno

John P. Reno, 80, of Farmington, CT died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Reno of Waterbury, CT. An early interest in aeronautics and amateur radio led to service with the Civil Air Patrol and the USAF Strategic Air Command. After graduating from the Ward School of Electronics at the University of Hartford, John led a long and distinguished career in broadcasting. He was hired by WTIC radio and was part of the pioneering team at Channel 3 WFSB where he eventually became Chief Engineer. Later he worked in telecommunications at Travelers. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League and a life member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. In retirement John worked at Middlewoods of Farmington. At home he was known for his love of gardening, photography and model trains. John is dearly remembered by all who knew him, and is survived by his loving wife Patricia; two children, Alison Leeds and her husband David of Farmington, CT, Timothy Reno and his wife Andrea of Colonie, NY; three grandsons, Joshua and Nicholas Leeds, and William Reno. He is predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Reno of Waterbury, CT. Following a private burial there will be a Memorial Mass on Monday, June 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Rd., West Hartford, CT, 06107. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name may be made to Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc. For online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.