Connie M. Reed, 65, of New Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Brewster, New York, died on October 19th after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by Thomas Reed, her husband of 43 years; two daughters Sharon and Patricia and her husband Patrick Ciaccio; one son Christopher and his wife Brooke; one grandchild Alexandra Ciaccio; her mother Filomena Persichelli; two sisters Judith Schult and her husband William, and Marie and her husband Steven; her neice Suzanne Schult who was like a third daughter and a large extended circle of family and lifelong friends. She is predeceased by her father, Theodoro Persichelli, and her brother, Joseph Persichelli.
Connie worked as an administrative assistant for Union Carbide Corp. now Dow Chemical for over 20 years and retired in 2001. Tom and Connie moved to New Port Richey in 2003 during Connie?s first battle with breast cancer. Connie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved her two cats Tiger and Maggie, reading and participating in the Palm Harbor Newcomers Club.
A visitation and service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 10am at the Highest Praise Family Church, 1350 East Lake Road North, Tarpon Springs, FL. Burial to follow at 2:30pm at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Donations can be made in Connie?s memory to the Hernando-Pasco Hospice, ATTN: Donations, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667 or to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care, Clearwater, Florida.
We are so sad to learn that Connie has lost her battle with cancer and we will miss her friendly smile and happy face. Peace to you and your family, Tom.
Tom and Connie’s children:
We are so sorry for your lost.
We are so blessed to have met Connie. She was an instant friend to us when we were visiting our sister, Irene Gunderson. May your family find comfort in wonderful memories of her life.
Dale and Barb
To our Dear Neighbor and Friend…We will miss you but we will never forget you..Be happy with God forever in Heaven..
My memories of Connie are fond ones. Although it had been 45 plus years since we had talked or seen one another, and we caught up just prior to June of this year. It seems as though we talked on the phone for hours although in reality it was probably ten minutes. It was amazing to see where our lifes paths took us. We made plans for my wife Chris, Connie,and Tom to meet in Tampa after the summer. I am heartbroken that it never happened. She will be missed, but the memories will remain.
Dear Tom and Family, Both my husband Doug and I worked with Connie in HSandEP at Union Carbide. We are both so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Jamie McDonald
I’m so sorry to hear that Connie has passed away. She was such a sweet and giving women. Always, friendly when we would see her. She will be missed!
Tom,
I along with everyone else will greatly miss Connie. I truly believe she is happy now and safe in heaven.
Death is hardest on the living. I will pray for you and the rest of your family for God to help you through this very difficut time.
Rosemarie Whitford
Tom and family,
I was so sorry to learn of Connie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this sad time. Many memories from the years in Brewster are coming to my mind. I know Connie will live on through the memories you share and the love she passed on.
Sincerely,
Ed Mullaney
Dear Tom and Family,
Connie was a wonderful friend and we will miss her. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Jack and Bunny
Dear Tom,Sharon,Patty and Chris, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was very special to our family.She will always be in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Sharon and loving family members. Please know that my prayers, sympathies and deepest, heartfelt condolences are with you all and your dearest mother during this most difficult time. Now that Connie is at eternal peace, I know that she shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever Psalm 23.
Tom,Sharon and Patricia,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was Connie’s dental hygienist and feel lucky enough to have called her a friend. On days Connie appeared on my patient roster she was the highlight of my day. Funny, smart, warm and friendly your wife and mother spoke of you all warmly and loved each of you dearly. A special lady…I am sure like my own…she touched many lives and will be gretly missed by all. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.
Respectfully,
Laura Williams
We are so so sorry for your loss. When I come to Florida in Nov. I plan to pay my respects at the cemetary. When I think of Connie I think of her beautiful smile. I know one of the greatest gifts Marie ever received was when she knew she would finally be living so close to her sister. It meant the world to both Steve and Marie to be so near to all of you. Our hearts go out to you. Love, Elaine and Joe Persampiere
Tom and family…we were so saddened to hear of Connie’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We have many, many happy memories of Connie from years ago. We will always remember her great smile and laughter.
Dear Tom, Sharon, Patty and Chris,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Connie was a very wonderful person who always made you smile. We have alot of happy memories of our times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan, Kara, Ryan and Sarah Berns
Mr Reed, Sharon, Patty, Chris and family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss Mrs. Reed and the happy memories I have of her. Love always, Julie Callahan Porter
To Tom and Family…
We were so blessed to have meet Connie. She was truely the kindest and most sincere person we have ever meet. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Dear Sharon, Mr Reed and to all other family members. Please except my deepest condolences on your loss. Knowing Sharon, I’m sure she was a wonderful woman. It hard to know what to say during this sad time. I hope just knowing that my family and others have you in our thoughts is some form of comfort. You are in our prayers. God Bless.
Dear Tom, Sharon, Patty, and Chris,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Connie’s passing. Connie has been my friend since we started at Union Carbide together in 1981. I am so grateful that I was able to visit with Connie in April and to spend a little time catching up with our lives and seeing her lovely home. May Connie’s loving and caring nature be an example to all her family and friends. Sincerely,
Tom and family,
I’m very sorry to hear the news. Our prayers are with you. God bless, Charlie and Patricia Callahan
Sharon and Family,
We know that this has been a tuff time for your family. You can all take pride in your motherwife’s bravery and dignity during her battle with cnacer. Without ever meeting her, I could tell by the way you talked about your mom, Sharon, that she was a special person. I know that she will be missed by many just by reading her quest book on this sight. Your family is in our prayers. Please know that we would be there if we could. Tricia :
Dear Sharon and the Reed family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers go to all of you from the other side of the world. May God give you great strength to go through this most difficult time. — Xuya
Tom and family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Even though I only knew her for a short time, Connie was a great person and will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy,
Kathy
Dear Sharon and the Reed family,
Though I only met Mrs. Connie Reed once at her home, I remember her big smile, kindness and sweetness. My sister-in-law has been battling with cancer for 10 years, so I know how brave and courageous a person has to be to fight with cancer. To me, Mrs. Connie Reed is a heroine. — Xuya
Sharon and the Reed Family,
We are so saddened to hear the news. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
-Neil and Robin
Dear Tom and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you all being such a large part of our lives and all the laughs we shared. and spying on you from the front yard with the telescope… She will be forever missed and always remain in our hearts.
Love Always,
Lisa and Luke
Joanne and Dennis Callahan’s neicenephew the twins
Dear Tom and family, I worked with Connie many years ago at Union Carbide. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Paula Springstead
Dear Sharon, Mr. Reed, Patty and Christopher,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. As one of the “Lancaster Girls” your mom was always a breath of fresh air-so friendly and uplifting whenever we saw or spoke to her. Her love of animals was notorious among us and Sharon entertained us often with related stories. Our hearts go out to all of you. We are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. Love, Suzanne and Allan
My deepest condolences to Connies family. Throughout my time spent taking care of Connie I remember most her smile.
Lyda Rojas MD
Dear Tom and Family,
I did not work directly with Connie, but worked with her with in the Union Carbide family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May God bless you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Dear Tom, Sharon and Patti,
We were shocked and so saddened to hear of Connie’s passing. I met her at our swimming exercise group in Brewster and was quickly drawn to her smile and sense of humor. She dearly loved you and was so proud of you all. May peace be with you on earth and Connie in Heaven.
With our deepest sympathy and love,
Joan and David Reynolds
Dear Tom and Family:
Connie was my dearest friend and she will be in my heart always.
I will miss her, but our memories will never fade.
Peter and I and my Mom Addie send our love and prayers to all of the Reed family. Addie sends a special prayer to Connie’s Mom Mrs. Persichelli; she cannot fathom the loss of one child and now two; may God keep her strong.
Please keep in touch; love to you all.
Barbara
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Connie Reed. May God keep you and may the memories of your loved one sustain you during this time of bereavement.
Betha Ewell – Former co-worker from Union Carbide.
Dear Sharon, Mr. Reed, Patty and Christopher,
We are so sorry that Mrs. Reed is no longer with us. After a long, exhausting battle please know that she is at rest and peace. She will still be there to talk to and offer guidance. A wonderful mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend she will always remain.
Jean and Frank Cole and family
I will always remember Mrs. Reed as I knew her as an extremely nice lady that kindly and graciously endured the smart aleck that I was as a teenager. My heart and best wishes go out to Mr. Reed, Chris, Patty and Sharon.
Best always,
Rob Williams
I hope that memories of all the beautiful moments of Connie’s life can sustain you in this difficult time. I worked with Connie at Union Carbide for many years and she was a joy to work with. She will be missed.