Jeanne Ward Reggio, 86, of Fredricksburg, VA, formerly of Matamoras, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Fredricksburg, VA.
Jeanne was born in Reynolds, IN on February 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Lewis Williams and Elizabeth Porter Ward. She was the widow of Steven Leo Reggio.
Jeanne is survived by four daughters: Stefanie R., wife of Patrick Fell of Fredricksburg, VA, Jeanne M., wife of John Mattar of New Hope, PA, Louise Reggio of Port Jefferson, and Angela Reggio of Fort Morgan, CO; three sons: August S., husband of Joanne Reggio of Port Jervis, Guy L. Reggio of Butler, PA, and Peter J. Reggio of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two sisters, Frances Ward West of Palm Springs, CA and Ruth Ward Heaton of Littleton, CO. She was predeceased by one son, Rex R. Reggio.
She was a member of St. Patrick R.C. Church in Fredricksburg, VA and St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Matamoras, PA. She also was a member of the Old Mine Road Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Visitation will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Monday, April 26, from 5-7 p.m.
Prayers will be offered Tuesday, April 27, at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, with The Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.
Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY, 845-856-3312. For information, directions or to send condolences, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.