Edward Reynolds

REYNOLDS - Edward, Community Leader and Brookhaven Town Councilman dies at the age of 83. After moving from the Bronx to Selden in 1966 he quickly got involved in community activities. He was an active member and president of the Stagecoach Elementary School PTA. President of the Selden Civic Association, Boy Scout Troop Leader, umpire for the Middle Country Central School District (MCCSD) little league and member of the MCCSD School Board for 21 years including 12 as President. He started a popular roller skating program in the school district in the 1970's providing children and teenagers a safe place to go on weekends and meet friends. Reynolds was elected to the Brookhaven Town Council in 1977 where he was admired by members of both parties for his honesty and integrity while always putting the community interest first. He retired from the Air Force in 1978 after 22 years as a Master Sergeant on active duty and in the Reserves and he retired from State Farm after 27 years as an insurance adjuster. He also worked for the Rogers, Cartier law firm in Patchogue. He is survived by his wife Margaret after 58 years of marriage, his four children, Elizabeth Ann, Christopher, Lee and Carolyn (James Fay). Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Giove Funeral Home Inc. in Selden on August 11-12 from 2-4pm & 7-9:30pm, a religious service will be held at 8pm on Sunday, August 12th. Cremation on August 13 at Washington Memorial Park. Leaving Funeral Home 11:00am. www.giovefuneralhome.com