Thomas Willard Reiff, 83, of Crescent Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three loving children in his home, on July 10th, 2025. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on August 3rd, 1941, the son of late Willard and Ruth (Yocum) Reiff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Francis (Biseli) Reiff. He is survived by his three children, William Reiff (Lora) of Ohio, Jennifer Wood (Donald) of Ohio, Julie Armstrong (Jesse) of Moon Township, six grandchildren: Thomas & Jackson Reiff, Spencer & Tyler Wood, Jacob & Colton Armstrong; as well as a sister, Suzanne Berg (Doug).
Thomas graduated from Collegeville Trappe High School in 1959. After graduating, he went on to obtain his auto mechanic license from Spring Garden Institute in 1961. From there, he joined the Navy and served from 1962 through 1966. After honorable discharge, he attended Teterboro School of Aeronautics and became a licensed aviation mechanic. He worked for US Airways for 38 ½ years as an aircraft mechanic and foreman.
After retirement, Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, attending grandchildren’s events, sailing, going to the gym, and having coffee with his friends.
Friends will be received on Tuesday July 15th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremations Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Moon Township, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 11 A.M. Interment will follow at Mt Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 2831 Prospect Avenue E, Cleveland, OH 44115 or Wake Forest Medical Center Boulevard c/o Dr. Anthony Bleyer 7th Floor Winston-Salem, NC 27157.