James Reidy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James J. Reidy, 83, passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was both a machinist at General Electric and also a custodian in the Lenox school system. He enjoyed fishing with his children. He was an avid hunter and had the first albino deer killed in the State of Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan Jerome Reidy; and daughters, Sharon Reidy-Penrose of Florida, Nancy Miner and Brenda Reidy of Lenox, Paula Ward and husband, Mike of Florida, Debbie O'Neill and husband, Tim, and Kathy Coons and husband, Randy of Lee, son, James M. Reidy of Florida; and brother, John Joseph (Jack) Reidy of Lee. He was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Marie Presswood. He also leaves grandchildren, Jeffrey Coons, Kelly Bianco, Kevin O'Neill, Jennifer O'Neil, Michael Ward, Jr., Stephen Ward, James Reidy, Lindsay Reidy, Kari Presswood, Meghan Clements, Brittany Clements, Emma Miner, Kylee Penrose, nine great-grandchildren, and his beloved black lab, Charcoal. In keeping with Jim's wishes, there are no calling hours and a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME, 120 Main St., Lenox, MA 01240.