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ALICE REIFF Obituary

REIFF ALICE B. (nee COYNE) February 19, 2025, age 98, having lived in East Falls for 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John J. Reiff Jr. for 70 years. She is survived by her sons John J. Reiff III "Jack" (Pat) and Thomas L. Reiff "Tom" (Kristin) and many other family members. Alice was very active in supporting Inn Yard Park and other community organizations. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing 9:30 A.M. and Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. on Fri. Feb. 28th at St. Bridget Church. Interment Westminster Cem. Donations in her memory may be given to St. Bridget Church or to Inn Yard Park. MCILVAINE FUNERAL HOME 215-219-2914

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 24, 2025.

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Audrey and Dan Hodle

February 27, 2025

Amazing lady who we feel blessed to have known. She will be missed.

Maryanne Barr

February 27, 2025

My aunt Alice was a kind amazing woman. She will be missed. Rest in peace!

Mary Jean Cunningham

February 24, 2025

I count myself very lucky to have known this wonderful lady - so generous with her time in service of the community, talented in many, many ways, very kind and caring!

Virginia DiBona

February 24, 2025

To my sweetest Aunt know that you are loved and will always be thought of with great admiration and respect. I Love you. Until we meet again...

Rita Wack Meredith

February 24, 2025

With sympathy, she was a very nice friendly person. Lovely lady.

Jeanne Cassidy

February 24, 2025

A very sweet, beautiful & charming lady.
I use to run into her & Jack while food shopping.
Always so friendly.
She will be missed.

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