John Reed Obituary
Born February 16, 1966 in Boston, MA, to the late Elizabeth Rice and the late Francis Killen. Johnny was the son to the late James "Jim"Harvey Jr. and Maureen Harvey. He was a devote husband of 36 years to Eileen Reed, a wonderful father to Shawna and Ashley Reed, a father in-law to Tyler Bohlin and the best papa ever to Lucy Bohlin. Johnny was a brother to many siblings, an uncle to many nieces and nephews and a great friend to all. He worked 10+ years at the Gavin Foundation, 10+ years with National Development, over 35 years at Cole Hersee and worked at Jim's Variety Store for many years. Johnny will be greatly remembered for his love for his family especially for his granddaughter Lucy Bohlin and for being a loyal friend.
A wake will be held at Casper's Funeral Home at 187 Dorchester St. South Boston, MA on January 17, 2026 from 1-4pm .
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Gavin Foundation in memory of John Reed.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
John Killen
February 5, 2026
God Bless you Johnny. Gone too soon, say hi to Eddie for me. Rest in piece cousin@
Jeanne
January 15, 2026
It saddens me to see such a young ,honest,,real and love loved his granddaughter Lucy so much . When you met John he´s your friend for life . I´m going to miss all the laughs and real talk with each other . I thank you for 3years of a good friend will always remember the first time we met before you moved next door to me . John ,you will be missed so much. You know can have all the watermelon you want. Miss you jeanne &family
Timothy Duross
January 12, 2026
Johnny, you were a true blue friend and an honorable person, and I knew I could always depend on you for your honesty and integrity. It saddens me that you left us so young, I will miss you but I take solace in that your suffering is over. You will be remembered as a great husband, father and a good friend to all that knew you. Good bye and God bless you.
The Duross Family
Daniel
January 12, 2026
Gone to soon
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