John S. Reverand Sr.

REVERAND John S., Sr. of Southbury, Connecticut, succumbed to illness on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at age 89, at his son's home in Maryland. Josephine Reverand, his wife of 56 years, died in 2003. Mr. Reverand was born in 1918 in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. A resident of Teaneck and Demarest, NJ, he and Josephine relocated to Heritage Village in Southbury, CN, during their retirement. He is survived by five children: Diane Reverand of Easton, CN, and her husband, Sol Slotnik; Joan Miller of Sloatsburg, NY, and her husband Jacob; John Reverand of Closter, NJ, and his wife Juliette; Stephen Reverand of Kent Island, MD, and his wife Jae Kyung; Thomas Reverand of Demarest, NJ, and his wife Eileen; and twelve grandchildren. A granddaughter, Samantha Rose Reverand, was lost to illness in 2002. A memorial service will be held at Southbury Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 in the afternoon. (Specific time to be determined.) A reception will follow the service. Munson-Lovetere Funeral Homes, 235 Main St. North, Southbury, CN, 06488 will make the arrangements.