Thomas F. Reif

Thomas F. Reif, Jr., 76, of Shoemakersville, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Yeadon, Delaware County, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Reif) and Thomas F. Reif, Sr. He was married for 31 wonderful years to Della (Kuchta-Comisac) Reif. He was also a terrific godfather to Billy, Amanda and Jessica Stitzel. Tom was a man of many talents, and excelled in everything he tried. He served our nation proudly in the US Army in Panama as a talented Army sharpshooter. Upon honorable discharge from the service, Tom was a successful restauranteur, managing such popular, fine dining establishments as the Heidelberg and Reading Country Clubs, the original Hitching Post Restaurant, and Schmeck's. He also opened Pottsville's first discotheque back in the '70s. Tom was quiet, well-mannered, and had a very keen, dry sense of humor. He loved flowers, especially orchids, and was a voracious reader of anything to do with "real" events, from books to the daily newspaper. A Celebration of Tom's life will be held Tuesday, April 9, at 11:00am at First Reformed United Church of Christ, 76 S 3rd St, Hamburg. Friends may call prior to the service from 10:00am-11:00am in the church. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.burkeydriscoll.com