John H. Reed

John H. Reed obituary

John H. Reed

John Reed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Saul Colonial Home on Jul. 30, 2025.

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John H. Reed, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton.

Born in Princeton, John was a volunteer firefighter with the Princeton Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He resided in Hamilton for many years. He graduated from The Hun School in 1960 and went on to work as an electrician for I.B.E.W. Local 269 until his retirement.

Predeceased by his parents, James and Katherine (Hébert) Reed and his wife, Diana Seffert-Reed, John is survived by his children, Sean Reed, Rebecca Reed and Melissa Reed Mischlich. John is also survived by the mother of his children, Kathleen Perna Reed.

Private funeral services were held under the direction of the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ.

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