Dr. William T. Reedy Jr.

Dr. William T. (Bill) Reedy Jr., 76, State University of New York-Albany professor emeritus of English history, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2008, in Norwalk, Conn., surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was born to Grace (Reedy) Robbins, Reading, and the late William T. Reedy Sr. on Aug. 19, 1932, in Reading.

Dr. Reedy, a graduate of Reading High School, was a magna cum laude graduate of Yale University Class of 1954 and Phi Beta Kappa academic fraternity member.

Bill served in the Army from 1954 to 1958, graduating from Army Language School. Dr. Reedy received his doctorate in English medieval history from Johns Hopkins University in 1963.

An internationally acclaimed researcher and linguist fluent in many languages, Dr. Reedy taught English history at SUNY Albany for more than 30 years.

Bill was a member of the Pipe Roll Society, a British organization dedicated to the advancement of the understanding of English medieval history, the subject of his life's work expressed in his book “Bassett Charters.”

Bill was an avid opera devotee and member of the Siena Opera Club. Bill was a communicant of the Cathedral of All Saints Church in Albany.

Bill is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Nora and Bill Kulas, Venice, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Linda Reedy, Reading.

Other survivors include his nephews and their wives: James T. Reedy Jr. and Kelly Reedy, Franklin, Tenn.; Stephen W. Reedy and Adrienne E. Reedy, Wilton, Conn.; and David and Marie Reedy, Charlotte, N.C.; his cousins including Earl and Shirley Mutter; many beloved grandnephews, a grandniece and friends.

Arrangements for the memorial service and burial are pending and will be available through Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Ave., Norwalk, Conn. www.collinsfh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missions Fund, Cathedral of All Saints, 68 S. Swan St., Albany, NY 12210.