Edward Edo Reda

Ed and his twin sister Eda were born in Cherokee, Kansas on 08/11/1927. After being drafted on his 18th birthday, he stayed state side and was a corporal in the US Army. Once the war ended, he decided to use his GI Bill to learn the air conditioning and refrigeration trade. It was the type of skill that he easily adapted to and worked in that trade his entire life. He moved to California in 1957 to establish his residence and his trade. He was a proud union member of Local 393 and became a journeyman Pipe Fitter in 1957. Ed had a strong work ethic and believed in working hard every day to the best of his ability. He worked in a variety of heating and air conditioning companies throughout his career, working his last 19 years at San Jose City College where he retired in 1990.

Ed married Lucille Jones Reda on January 24, 1963; they were married 41 years, until Lucille passed away in 2004.

Upon retirement, he and his wife spent vacations together discovering many parts of the country. When not traveling, Ed kept himself busy in his garage; he took great joy in fixing odds and ends, doing woodwork projects, and volunteering his time to help others. He was also known as Mr. Willow Glen by many in his neighborhood. He would take multiple walks every day to and from his home and visit with many friends along the way. When not walking, he would often sit outside, underneath the shade of his favorite trees, and talk to anyone who would stop and spend some time with him. He enjoyed telling stories of his Kansas roots, laughing at memories from years gone by, and proudly speaking of his family.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Beverly Reda Stewart and her husband Brent, and his granddaughter, Janae. He is also survived by his twin sister, Eda Reda Hobson, of Pittsburg, Kansas, along with nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.

Ed is preceded in death by his wife Lucille, his brother Jim Reda, his sisters, Julia Marrazzo, and Mary Pones.

A private burial will be held on January 6, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery; a celebration of Ed’s life will be held in the spring (date to be determined).

Ed will be missed by all those who knew him; he was a fixture in the Willow Glen neighborhood, and all will miss his warm smile and welcoming presence. He will especially be missed by his daughter and family who was with him almost every day. Ed lived a long, happy, healthy life, and when he wasn’t visiting with a friend or neighbor, he could be found quietly sitting in his favorite chair counting his many blessings.