Robert Reid Obituary
Robert was born on August 10, 1925, to the late Joseph and Edna Staples Reid in Lynbrook, NY. Joseph and Edna were of Irish descent and parents to twelve children, 11 sons and 1 daughter. Robert was the last surviving child.
Robert fought with the US Navy in the Pacific during World War II and the US Marine Corps in Korea where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. After his military service, he returned to New York City, began a successful career in Finance and met the love of his life, Marilyn Ruzicka. They were married in 1956 and had two sons Stephen and Glenn. After retirement, Robert and Marilyn moved to Toms River, NJ where he enjoyed golfing, spending time with friends, family and traveling. Robert and Marilyn were married for 50 years until her death in 2007. In 2014, Robert moved to Newark, Delaware to be closer to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Robert valued his family and his Catholic faith. He was very active in his church serving as Lector until his move to Delaware. Robert was very proud of his Irish heritage and loved celebrating Irish music and culture. Robert particularly adored being a grandfather and a great-grandfather. Those children added a special spark to his life.
Robert is survived by sons Stephen (Shari) of Newark, DE, and Glenn (Maria) of Fremont, NE; grandchildren: Stephen (Kelly), Thomas (Melissa) of Newark, DE, Timothy (Jackie) of New York, NY, Ryan and Emily of Fremont, NE; great-grandchildren: Piper and Tyler of Newark, DE.
Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin on Thursday, December 9 from 10:00-10:45AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River, New Jersey on Friday, December 10 at 11:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Semper Fi & America's Fund, Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org).
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