Patrick J. Reith, 66, a resident of Oak Park for 53 years, died on Oct. 6, 2016 at Hinsdale Hospital. Born on Dec. 25, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Malcom and Betty Homsher Reith, he graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School and Bradley University. After graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and later worked for the Chicago Tribune as a distribution manager.
Patrick Reith is survived by his siblings, Carol (the late John) Bishop and Brian; and his many nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. until the service at 2 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St. in Oak Park.