Richard J. Reynolds, 63, of Jackson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 24, 2021 at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Richard was born on August 19, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, where he grew up and lived for approximately half of his life. In 1984, Richard relocated to Staten Island, where he remained until moving to Jackson, New Jersey in 2003. Before his retirement, Richard worked for the MTA as a bus driver for many years. Richard was known for his green-thumb. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and tending to his plants. He also loved Marilyn Monroe. Most of all, he was a loving uncle, brother, and friend. Richard will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Hazel (Lawson) Reynolds. Richard is survived by his sister, Catherine Miketten, his life-long best friend, Susan Guzzo and her husband, Vinny, and their daughter, Amber, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730. In respect of Richard's wishes, he will be privately cremated. Richard's cremated remains will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island, New York, at a date and time to be announced. For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.
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