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Joe Reda Obituary
Joseph E. Reda, 55, of Norwalk and Stratford, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital after a year long battle with cancer.
He was born September 22, 1963 in Bronxville, NY. He was the son of Joseph A. Reda and the late Audrey Fiske Reda.
Joe graduated from Norwalk High School and attended college to advance his career in the printing industry. He later went back to school and became a licensed electrician. Joe was a consummate worker who always found time to help others in need. And when he wasn't working on something, his favorite pastimes were spent as an avid Yankees fan and being devoted to his dogs Clyde and Jake.
He is survived by his father of Norwalk and his sister Valerie Duffey and her husband Greg of Norwalk and their children Shane, Kateri, Julia Weisheit and her husband JB, Kolbe, JohnPaul, Augustine, Rebekah and Emily. He is predeceased by his mother Audrey and brother Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Donations in his name can be made to: The Oncology Supportive Services of the Bridgeport Hospital Fund, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport 06610.
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March 22, 2020
Although late in coming, I wanted to say that Joe was a good friend. We knew each other since Roosevelt Elementary school. My condolences. _Monica Kaczmarek Garrison
Christine Malash
September 16, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Joe. He was a good man and a friend of my father's who is no longer with us.
April 2, 2019
It is such a mysterious place, the land of tears.
Full of laughs
Catherine Walters
March 30, 2019
Our lives have crossed once again and you have been my greatest teacher for my soul . May you find your way beyond what was here . As painful as your passing has been. I know there is hapoinesss for you and you'll find it. As you deserve it
Dianne Incantalupo
March 29, 2019
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was very good friends with my late husband, Vinnie. Your suffering is over now Joe, Rest In Peace.
Dianne Incantalupo
Lisa Guglielmo-Vento
March 29, 2019
Joes Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. I met him through my cousins, him with his bike and dog walking to their house happy as can be. Joe had a gift of gab and had you laughing no matter what was being said. May Joe rest in the peace of God's hands and be with you all at this sorrowful time.
Anthony(tony)&Doreen Chiccarello
March 29, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr.Reda and his family.Queens Ave will sure miss Joe,he sure knew how light-up the party,our block party in July&Halloween when he was wrapped in lights passing out candy,what a sight.GOD BLESS&REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND.
Connie Phostole
March 28, 2019
Joe Sr. & Family,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Joe has always been in my heart and always will be. We had many good times together. He will never be forgotten.
Anna Mastrolillo
March 28, 2019
Joe Sr & Family
Sorry for your loss. May Joe RIP. Sending Peace, Love and Prayers to all who knew, cared for and loved Joe.
Love Anna
BRENDA METCALF
March 28, 2019
I remember the first baseball game with Joe, we went with his dad and Shane to Mets stadium then we went out to dinner. It was a really good time, was a long time ago, but that I still remember it. Rest in peace Joe, you will be missed.
Linda Caruso-Hegedus
March 28, 2019
May your journey on the higher plane give you all that you deserve from the good you've done here on Earth in the short time you lived. Peace be with you. xxoo
Alicia Medina
March 28, 2019
May your soul rest in peace.
March 27, 2019
You will be missed Joe. I hope your journey on the higher plane is everything you deserve from the life you lived on Earth for the short amount of time you were here. Fly with the angels and be free!
Charlie
March 27, 2019
Java Joe, you were great guy and I feel privileged for having known you. We had a lot of good laughs at work and I'll see you on the other side my friend. S. H.
Phyllis Conklin
March 27, 2019
Joe, so many years together side by side at a shuffleboard table. We saw each other in the good & the bad and hope you find peace in your final resting place. RIP bud
Michael Fratino
March 27, 2019
Dear Joe Sr.
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Condolences to you and your family. We pray that you and your family may find peace and the strength to carry on through this difficult time.
Patrick Ehlinger
March 27, 2019
Our sincere condolences to you and your family! Your whole family is in our prayers!
Charlene Toelle
March 27, 2019
Hopefully you are finally at peace.
Jo-Jo being Jo-Jo on New Yrs Eve- Rest Easy buddy!
jJoseph Caruso
March 27, 2019
Gianna Caruso
March 27, 2019
My deepest condolences, words cannot express my sadness... may his soul rest in heavenly peace.
Christmas Party with Jo-Jo
Joseph Caruso
March 27, 2019
Lori Pirro Lomba
March 26, 2019
I am so sadden and so sorry for His loss I send my deepest condolences to his dad and family and friends he surely will be missed I wish I can attend his services I am a child hood gf we stay connected and great friends rip Joe I am in South Carolina but will be there in spirits
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