Thomas Joseph Reis

April 13th 1967 ~ January 3rd, 2018

Thomas J. Reis, beloved husband, father, brother and son passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2018 in Fountain, Colorado after a year and a half battle with cancer. He was born in Buffalo, New York on April 13, 1967 the only son born to Emil (deceased) and Carol Reis.

Tom graduated from Iroquois Senior High School in 1985 and attended Erie Community College, earning himself an Associate Degree in Food Service Administration in 1987. He then moved forward to work for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, as a Food Activity Manager. Serving food to military members, their families, and retirees was something Tom undoubtedly relished. During his career of twenty-seven years, he worked on military installations in Washington State, South Korea, Alaska, and Colorado.

Tom was competitive and genuinely enjoyed activities including; basketball, throwing darts,

baseball, skiing, wrestling and bowling. He treasured the outdoors, especially being on the mountain and had passion for camping. He was inspired as a child to raise and train dogs. Tom was a hard working

family man who lived a simple life.

Tom will be strongly missed by his devoted wife, Tonia; and his loving daughter, Leya. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Carol; his sister, Cathy; and his longtime sidekicks, Chris, Steve,

Paul, and Mark. Tom has many friends and extended family

members who will miss him dearly.

A private Memorial Service and a Celebration ofLife will take place at Swan-Law Funeral Directors. We would like to thank all who provided support to our

family during this time of need; Pikes Peak Hospice, Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Pikes Peak Gastroenterology, Coram Pharmacy, Restore Home Health, Colorado

Working Together, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Peace Officers Association, AAFES Human Resources Support Center, our family, friends and neighbors.

Publications: Colorado Springs Gazette, Gazette.com