Walter Joseph Reider, 94, of Melbourne, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Linden Hall, nursing home in Kennett Square. He was the longtime companion of Peggy Whitehead and husband of the late Muriel Cody who died in 2005 and with whom he shared over twenty years of a very happy marriage.
Born in New York City, N.Y., he was a son of the late Walter and the late Anna (Karoly) Reider. He served our country in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific on Eniwetok Island.
He was a truck driver for National 101 and Eastern on the Ball in New Jersey, retiring to Florida in 1975.
Walter loved fishing and boating, especially off the coast of New Jersey with his nephew, Robert and during his retirement years in Florida. He could fix anything and had a gift working with his hands. Walter was well known for his sense of humor, easy going attitude, hard work and love of people. He made friends wherever he went and was well loved by his family.
Survivors include in addition to Peggy, one stepson, William Cody (Alice) of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Albert Reider (Ann) of Easton; two grandchildren, Evan and Carey; three nieces, Doris Mucha, Ann Preston and Mary Daly and their families; nephew Robert and grandnieces and nephews, Evan, Geoffrey and Olivia. He was pre-deceased by one brother, Lawrence, and two sisters, Dolores and Caroline.
You are invited to visit with Walter’s family and friends from 9-9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To view Walter’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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