Born in Newark, he resided in Manchester for most of his life prior to settling in Toms River weeks ago.
Prior to retiring, he was a truck driver for the Toms River Public Works Department where he worked for over 10 years. Louis loved music and dancing - particularly his Friday nights at Villa Vittoria where he would listen to Gerard and dance the night away.
He was predeceased by his sister, Eudola.
Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Blanche; his son, Louis Reed III; his nine grandchildren: Ariela, Louis IV, Gavin, Henson, Colin, Quinn, Liam, Connor, and Shelby; his two great-grandchildren: Jace and Trent; his brothers: John, Charles, Arthur, and Paul; and his sisters: Margaret and Ruth.
A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 2-6PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River. A memorial service will be held in conjunction with the visitation at 5:30PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louis's name to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org/donate.