Paul H. Reeve

Paul Reeve passed away peacefully at his home in Wanaque, NJ on January 5, 2021, at the age of 85. Paul and his wife Jane were long time residents of River Vale, NJ, where they raised their four daughters. Several years ago, they moved to Wanaque, NJ to be near family. Paul and Jane were members of Trinity Reformed Church in Old Tappan, NJ for many years. In recent years they have attended Jacksonville Chapel in Lincoln Park.

Paul was a graduate of Tenafly High School, and received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He worked as a mechanical engineer for his entire career, for a number of companies in northern New Jersey, and retired from Titan Tool in Oakland.

Paul and Jane both loved the Jersey shore, and spent many years vacationing there, which eventually led them to purchase a cottage of their own in Ocean Beach. The cottage needed many upgrades, so this was a perfect tie-in to another obsession of Paul’s…home renovation! Paul and Jane were never happier than when they had a project underway. When Paul ran out of his own projects, he was more than happy to assist his children in tackling theirs.

Paul was an avid reader, with interests in history (particularly local history), maps, and baseball. After retirement, Paul joined Activities Unlimited, where he participated in the historic walking program. He also enjoyed travelling with family and friends.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Jane; his daughters Cathy, Laurie and her husband Mike, Debbie and her husband Ron, and predeceased by his daughter Amy and her husband Paul. He is also survived by his three granddaughters - Kate, Lucie, and Joanna, as well as nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for friends and family will be livestreamed via zoom at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 9. Contact us at [email protected] for specifics. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Reformed Church in Old Tappan, NJ.