Published June 17. 2020 12:00AM
Albert J. Reed, 92, of Allentown, formerly of Macungie and Huntington, N.Y., died May 19, 2020, in his home. He was the loving husband of Ann (Pardes) Reed to whom he was married 70 years Aug. 6, 2019. Born in New York City, N.Y., he was the son of the late James L. and Rose (Placido) Reed.
He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II with a rank of corporal.
In 1995, he retired as vice president and general manager of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters in NYC after 40 years of service. He served on the board of trustees for Underwriters Laboratories and the standards council for the National Fire Protection Association of Boston. In 1984 he served as president of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Orefield, where he served as an usher.
He is survived by his wife; a son, William and his wife, Valerie, of Langhorne; a daughter, Alison R. and her husband, Philip Ray, of Exton; a sister, Madeline, of Allentown; grandchildren, Michael, Eric and Rebecca, Jessie and Jacob Marushak, Brian and Christopher Ray; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Anthony, Liam and Grace. He was predeceased by a daughter, Donna S. Marushak.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. June 19 at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield. There will be no calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville, is in charge of arrangements.
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