43, Gary passed away unexpectedly at his family home in Milpitas on December 21st. Gary was born in China Lake, CA and moved to the Bay Area as a child. He graduated from Milpitas High School and then joined the US Army. Gary was a war veteran of the Iraqi War and received an honorable discharge. He then attended ITT Technical Institute and received his AA degree. Gary was very popular with his friends and family and always seemed to be in their company. Devoted son of Helen and the late, Robert L. Reese; survived by his mother, sister Carol, brother Brian, niece Melissa and nephew Jacob. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00am at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd.