Robert A. Reed

Robert A. Reed, age 100, died peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2020.

Robert is survived by his children, Sandy Grzybowski, Beverly Reiman, Raymond Reed, John Reed, Frederic Reed, Danny Reed-Duryea and Russell Reed. He also left behind his grandchildren, Michael Malaves, Jamie Mendez, Kristina Robb, Frederic Reed, Jeremy Reed and several others. He was also survived by multiple great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederic and Viola Reed, his brothers, Raymond Reed, Frederic Reed and John (Jack) Reed, his wife, Darlene Reed, and his son, Craig Reed.

Robert was born in New York City, in 1920, and was one of four children to Frederic and Viola Reed. Robert moved to Phillipsburg, NJ, with his family in 1926, where he has lived since. Robert served as a soldier in the United States Army and as a sailor in the United States Merchant Marines.   He served in World War II, where he earned several medals, including the World War II Victory Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Europe-Africa Middle East Campaign Medal. When Robert returned from the war he worked thirty-five years at Bethlehem Steel and in multiple odd jobs throughout the area. In his off time he enjoyed his Cadillac antique car collection, coin/stamp collecting and metal detecting.  Robert was honored recently for being the oldest living veteran in the Town of Phillipsburg. His discipline and patriotism he learned in the military has never left him as friends and family will attest.

The Funeral Service is to be held at the Fairmount Cemetery,Belvidere Road, Phillipsburg, NJ, at 11 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Finegan Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made, in Robert’s name, to the Phillipsburg Area Veterans, via a check made payable to Phillipsburg Area Veterans and sent to 626 Youngs Road, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865.