Obituary for Robert J. Reynolds
Robert J. Reynolds, a lifetime resident of Middletown, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Middletown Park Manor on May 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85. The son of the late Albert and Josephine Enders Reynolds, Bob was born at home on June 3, 1933, in Otisville, N.Y. He married Carol Mingus on June 3, 1956 in Middletown. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob was a 50+ year member of the Monhagen Fire Company, a member of the Catskill Fire Cats Antique Fire Truck Association, and S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A., (An organization formed for the preservation and appreciation of antique motor fire apparatus.) as well as the Fairchester Hose Haulers. In earlier years, he and his family would travel with fellow Monhagens to firematic events in and out of state. Bob was a dedicated and faithful fireman, and his colleagues were like family to him.
Bob is survived by his daughter Shelley and her husband Larry Daigneault, his grandchildren Amy Gessner and her husband, James Mangione of Wurtsburo, Erika Brownley and her husband Cary of Middletown, and Ricky Gessner and his fiance Cassidy Allison of Middletown, and four great-grandchildren; Mason, Cary, Lila, and Evan.
He was predeceased by his wife Carol on March 21st, 2000.
The family of Robert Reynolds would like to thank the staff and administration of Middletown Park Manor for their exceptional care.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home on 130 Highland Ave., Middletown N.Y. 10940. A firematic service will be held at 7 P.M. A Service of Remembrance will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8th, at 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot, in Wallkill Cemetery, with military honors.
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Bob is survived by his daughter Shelley and her husband Larry Daigneault, his grandchildren Amy Gessner and her husband, James Mangione of Wurtsburo, Erika Brownley and her husband Cary of Middletown, and Ricky Gessner and his fiance Cassidy Allison of Middletown, and four great-grandchildren; Mason, Cary, Lila, and Evan.
He was predeceased by his wife Carol on March 21st, 2000.
The family of Robert Reynolds would like to thank the staff and administration of Middletown Park Manor for their exceptional care.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home on 130 Highland Ave., Middletown N.Y. 10940. A firematic service will be held at 7 P.M. A Service of Remembrance will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 8th, at 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot, in Wallkill Cemetery, with military honors.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
7
May
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Tuesday
7
May
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
A firematic service will be held at 7 P.M.
Service
Wednesday
8
May
10:00 AM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Wednesday
8
May
10:00 AM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Cemetery Details
Location
Wallkill Cemetery
160 Midway Road
Middletown, NY 10940
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