Thomas Reynolds Obituary

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September 10, 2023

Needham, MA

Thomas J. Reynolds Jr. , of Newton devoted husband of the late Anastasia "Ann" (Gorman) Reynolds, died on Fri Sept 8, 2023. Visiting hours will be on Wed from 4-8 PM and his Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thurs at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Newton Centre followed by interment with US Army Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. A complete obituary will be posted shortly

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