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Binghamton: Joseph A. Reap, Sr., 93, of Binghamton, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, after a 10 year struggle with muscular dystrophy. He was born in Avoca, PA. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Rachel (Ingraham) Reap and a son, Joseph Reap Jr. He was also predeceased by three brothers, John, Arthur, and Martin Reap and three sisters, Josephine Eggleston, Helen Gallagher, and Mary M. Reap. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary C. and James View of Vestal and a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Anne Reap of Central Square. He is also survived by grandsons, James and Patrick View, Philip and Thomas Reap, and Joseph and James Reap; five great-grandchildren; sister, Juane R. Skinner; and many nieces and nephews. He attended North High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic. After the war he went to work at IBM where he was employed for 36 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1645 and a past member of the Binghamton Elks and the Binghamton Moose Club. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and loved to attend his grandsons' sports activities. He was a member of the Church of Saints John and Andrew, Binghamton. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Saints John and Andrew, Vestal Ave., Binghamton, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Joe may be made to University of Rochester, PO Box 673 Neurology, Rochester, NY 13642 or Lourdes Hospital Foundation, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905.
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JoAnn Kunkle
August 7, 2014
Dear Mary and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I know you tried to be a constant support for your Dad, Mary. I believe he is in a better place and just wants you to be happy.
Respectfully,
JoAnn Guiton Jones Kunkle
Diane Ede
August 7, 2014
Mary, I am sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. My sister and I often visited with your Dad at dinner time at Elizabeth Church Manor when our Dad, Jim, was there. He was a very nice man and he is in a better place now...watching over you from Heaven. God Bless.
August 6, 2014
Dear Mary, Jim, Don and Families,
We are so sorry we were unable to express our sympathy in person. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope great memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bill and Christine Curley
Don Bergin
August 6, 2014
Dear Mary, Jim and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and very sad that I was unable to attend the services for such a good man. Please accept my sincere condolences and my prayers for you all during this time of grief and mourning. Cousin Donny E. was just telling me nice things about your Dad last week at the gym. Sending peaceful thoughts. Don Bergin
Penny Mastronardi
August 6, 2014
Mary,
So sorry. Your Dad is healthy and happy once again in heaven.
Peggy James Nacke
August 6, 2014
Mary, so very sorry to hear about your dad. Sending prayers across the miles.
Jim Marrer
August 5, 2014
Mary and Jim
Marry so sorry to hear about your dad. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
August 5, 2014
To Mary and the Reap family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you. The Davidson Family
August 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May your father be at peace.
The Flynn Family
Michael Sassani
August 4, 2014
Hello View Family. I am Truly sorry for your loss. I never got the honor of meeting Mr. Reap but Pat and your whole family have been very good friends of mine so I'd like to offer my condolences. I understand it isn't an easy thing to lose a relative especially one as close as a Father/Grandfather. May he Rest in Peace. And may he live forever through you in your thoughts and memories. God Bless.
-Mike
Ron Brown
August 4, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marylyn Liparulo-Christoff
August 4, 2014
To the entire Reap family...thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My dad will miss him being his friend/roommate.
Janet Abel
August 4, 2014
Dear Mary and family, I am sorry about the loss of your dad- You are a very good daughter. God bless,
Rev. Janet Abel, Elizabeth Church Manor
August 4, 2014
Mary and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all
during this difficult times. Your Dad was a close neighbor and friend to all the neighbors on Esther Avenue. May he rest in peace.
Brian Eggleston
August 4, 2014
Thoughts & prayers are with the Reap family. I have many childhood memories of Mr. Reap while growing up on Esther Ave. May be rest in peace.
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