Name: Lawrence J. Reis Date: January 24th, 1922 - February 4th, 2010 Obituary: Colonie-Lawrence J. Reis, 88, of Colonie passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 after a long illness. Born in Albany, Larry was the son of Anna Marie and Joseph Reis. An Army veteran of World War II, Larry served in the 178 3rd Ordinance. Larry worked for Tobin Packing Company for 27 years and the South Colonie Central School District. After his retirement he worked part time for the Knights of Columbus in Albany. He was a lifetime member of the West Albany Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Carrie (Fatica) Reis, daughter, Donna Meister and her husband Edward, and granddaughters, Bethany and Kristen Meister, all of Colonie. Brother of Muriel Cook and Margaret Westervelt of Albany, and the late Edward Reis. Funeral services Monday, February 8, 2010 at 9:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville at 10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, February 7, 2010 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Larry in a special way may send a contribution to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061. To leave the family a special message on their Guest Book; obtain a Prayer Card or directions; or share a photo or E-Card to them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Visitations: 2:00PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at McVeigh Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: 10:30AM at Christ Our Light Catholic Church on Monday, February 8th, 2010 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Our Lady of Angels Cemetery 1389 Central Ave Albany, NY 12205 (map/driving directions)