Obituary of Donald Lee Reed

Donald Lee Reed, 71, of Vineland and formerly of Upper Deerfield Township passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. The son of the late Lillian A. Jefferson and Donald Reed, he had lived in Vineland for the past six years and had resided in Upper Deerfield Township prior to that. Before his retirement, Donald had been employed with Ed’s Body Shop in Bridgeton for many years. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Donald always enjoyed being at his favorite place, the beach and being near the ocean. He is survived by his three daughters, Kami, Kristi and Kiera and his two sisters, Donna M. Moore (Ronald) and Karen Skedzielewski (Tony) of Deerfield Township. He was predeceased by his sister, Delores “Dee” Forzetting. Joint funeral services for Donald and his mother Lillian, who passed the day before him will be held on Thursday, December 31st at 10:00 AM at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township. Friends will be received from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM prior to the services. Interment will take place at Laurel Lawn Cemetery in Upper Deerfield Township. Due to current regulations associated with the Covid-19 healthcare situation, we are limited to 50 people within the funeral home at a time and the understanding and cooperation of the public is greatly appreciated. Written condolences can be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com