Albertus “Bud” Reda, 90, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2012. Bud was a retired Chief Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force and was a veteran of WWII, Asiatic Pacific under General McArthur, Korean War and Vietnam. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Mary, his son James both of Jacksonville and one sister, Marie Lewis of Michigan.
Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 6-8pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday, April 6 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America at VVA.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025
