Charles K 'Charlie' Reidy Obituary (2012)

CHELMSFORD-Charles Charlie K. Reidy, 56, of Chelmsford, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Diane M. (Dwyer) Reidy and devoted father of John P. and Kevin M. Reidy. Diane and Charlie celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on March 3. He was born in Boston on July 28, 1955, and was a son of Edward P. Reidy of Weymouthport, MA, and the late Patricia (Delano) Reidy. Charlie grew up in Hingham and was a graduate of Hingham High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree from UMASS Amherst. Charlie has been employed as a technician for Verizon for over 27 years. When he was younger, Charlie enjoyed skiing. He was an avid reader and looked forward to their family vacations at Salisbury Beach. Charlies greatest enjoyment came from watching his sons grow up and attending their many sporting events. He was a coach for Chelmsford Youth Soccer Association when the boys were young and was very involved in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. In addition to his wife, sons, and father, Charlie is survived by a brother Robert Reidy and his wife Debbra of NY, sisters; Pamela Patch and her husband Edward of Marshfield, Judith Reidy of Revere, and Deborah Reidy of Charlestown, in-laws; Joanne Zarrella and her husband John of FL, Paul Dwyer and his wife Elizabeth of Woburn, Jeanne McElhinney and her husband Paul of Chelmsford, and Joseph Dwyer and his companion Sharon Davis of N. Reading, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Edward J. Reidy. Visitation on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Charlies memory may be made to the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 200 Richardson Road, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101-A First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. Visitation April 29, 2012 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information April 30, 2012 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824