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REAKES, JOSEPH A., Class of 1964, G'70

Date: Friday 01/08/21

REAKES, JOSEPH A., Class of 1964, G'70, Moosic, on January 8.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Eulalia, 214 Blue Shutters Road in Roaring Brook Twp., to be celebrated by the Rev. Jeffrey D. Tudgay. Entombment with rite of committal will follow in St. Catherine's Cemetery in Covington Twp.

The viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass, also at the church.

A celebration of JR's life will be held once the current restrictions on gatherings are eased.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Homes & Cremation Services LLC in Spring Brook Twp. To share your fondest memories of JR, please visit the funeral home's website or Facebook page.

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