Obituary of Timothy J. Reidy

Age 70 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Tim was born in Elmira, son of the late Timothy J. and Mary Arnold Reidy. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Guthrie Reidy; children, Timothy J. Reidy III and wife Tracy of Big Flats with their son Trevor; Michael Reidy and wife Jennifer of Lancaster NY with son Justis; Jill Reidy-Liddy with husband Matthew of Horseheads and children, Katrina and Kyle; sister Kathleen Carrier and husband James of Elmira; brother-in-law Charles Guthrie of Washington State; sister-in-law Maureen Guthrie of Florida; special aunts, Gerry (John) Miles and Joan Mosher; several nieces, nephews and special friends. Family and friends are invited to call at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Westside United Methodist Church, 743 West First St., Elmira, on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads. While growing up Tim was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout badge. He was a graduate of Southside High School. Tim was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a service technician at Coca Cola for many years and also was the owner of Reidy's Refrigeration. Tim was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter and also belonged to Gideon's International. In earlier years he was an avid fisherman. Most important to Tim was his family. He was a loving husband, father, "papa" and brother. Those wishing may honor Tim's memory with a donation to a charity of their choice.