Kenneth Reda
Died: May 24, 2017
Kenneth Reda, age 58, of East Brunswick formerly of Bound Brook, NJ died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Mr. Reda was born July 13, 1958 in Bronx, NY. He was the son of the late Patrick and Betty (Duke) Reda.
He was employed by Merck Pharmaceuticals, Edison, NJ as a Chemical Engineer for many years. Ken loved to play his saxophone and enjoyed playing for other people. He enjoyed going to the beach, was an avid reader, loved to play chess and pool. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Ken is survived by his 3 children; 2 devoted sons, Felipe and Patrick Reda, 1 loving daughter, Alison Reda, 5 sisters; Linda Reda, Diana Larson and husband John, Susan Reda, Patricia Reda, Darlene Bourquin and husband Mark, several nieces and nephews; Susie and Jeff DiVietro, John and Eric Larson, Carrie Campos, Kelsey And Skyler Bourquin.
A Catholic Mass will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 8 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Rev Msg. Joseph Goode officiating. Cremation will be private.
Calling hours will be Thursday, June 8 from 10 am - 12:30 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easter Seal Society of New Jersey, 25 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 600, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 in memory of Ken.
Condolences:
Jeff Buck
#11
March 28th, 2018 5:56 pm
Ken, we lost touch the last few years, and I just learned that you left us. Too soon my friend. Many good memories from Stevens Tech. You always lived your life a little outside the normal lines, and that made you a very interesting fellow. I remember being on a business trip in Biloxi about 10 years ago, and we got together for dinner and a few games of pool in Mobile. Afterwards we went to a bar, enjoyed a few beers, and during a break in the music, you went up and had a word with the band. Next thing I knew you went out to the car and came back with your sax, and were up on the stage playing along with the band. I'm sorry we didn't spend more time together over the years. Yours in the bonds, RIP brother Ken.
NIck Vasti
#10
June 25th, 2017 9:17 pm
Ken, I enjoyed our years together at Fordham Prep, especially our summer in Clermont Ferrand and Paris, France.
Nick Vasti
Susan (Duke) Thomas
#9
June 12th, 2017 6:54 pm
To my cousins Diana, Linda, Susie, Patricia and Darlene and to all of cousin Kenneth's children and family by marriage, I send a hug from my heart.
We have had little contact since our childhood, but I remember and think of each of you and of Aunt Betty and Uncle Pat with love and a particular fondness. Kenny was so special from the beginning, and he was born into a very special family of amazing human beings who loved him dearly. That makes for a blessed life.
With Much Love to all,
Susie (Duke) Thomas
Marie-Pierre, Fr
#8
June 3rd, 2017 10:39 am
Ken in spite of the distance and the events of life, more than forty years of profound ever denied friendship bind us for ever. Irwin and Frédérique keep a very good memory of you when you came to see us in France. A beautiful person as you stays in our hearts forever and in mine more specially.To the Reda Family: I am with you in this sad and painful moment.
Louis
#7
June 1st, 2017 7:48 am
Dear Ken, when I came home from work yesterday, I went on You Tube and played "Can't You See" by the Marshall Tucker Band. One of my kids asked me why I was playing this song so I proceeded to describe one of the most perfect moments I can remember of our all-too-brief period together. It was a hot summer day and a group of us (You, Dan, Jonathan, me (and I also recall that Mark was with us) had gone for one of our boys nights out in the (Greenwich)Village. We were walking past a bar in the Alphabet City part of the East Village and you spotted that the place had a couple of pool tables. Needless to say, we decided to stop and played a couple of rounds and while we were shooting pool, this song came on their stereo. We all spontaneously starting singing in between our turns while drinking ice cold beers! It all felt so perfect that I will forever think of you whenever I hear this song. Rest in peace dear friend and thanks for all the wonderful memories!!!!! Louis
Kate Macchi Leonard
#6
May 31st, 2017 9:31 pm
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember "Kenny", the cool cousin who would hang out with me downstairs at Aunt Betty's house. He was always so sweet to me and Beki when we were young and would visit. He will be missed and I pray that he is at peace. Hugs to you all. John, Kate and Erin
Angelo G. Agnone
#5
May 30th, 2017 12:05 pm
Ken, it was an honor to be your co-worker this year.
You will be profoundly missed by everyone.
Lenora
#4
May 29th, 2017 8:17 pm
Ken, we worked together for just a short time. You were always pleasant and soft spoken. Always with a smile. In that short time I learned a bit about you. I knew you were a chemical engineer and worked for Merck. I knew you had a son with whom you enjoyed playing chess. I knew you had a daughter who had just recently graduated with her masters. And I thought I would continue to learn more about you as we continued to work together. Now, I know the good Lord had other plans for you. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace.
It's hard to believe you are really gone. I having a very hard time dealing with your death. just keep asking why? I will always have your name on my body forever. In remembrance of my loving man. Rip sweetheart..
#3
May 28th, 2017 10:45 pm
Love you forever
Berit
#2
May 28th, 2017 8:51 am
I will always remember you Ken. Thinking of all the family get-togethers at your house, your kindness and generosity. Rest in Peace - Berit, Pascal and Sebastian
Twila
#1
May 25th, 2017 6:53 pm
Ken, you will be deeply missed. You was one of a kind. A great person father and brother. Love you always RIP
Twila
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