Orange Lake loses LT

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Obit from TH-Record (4/2/08)

Jeffrey Alan ReistadTown of Newburgh, NY

Jeffrey Alan Reistad of the Town of Newburgh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at home. He was 30.

Son of Dennis and Janet Hansen Reistad, he was born October 21, 1977 in Newburgh, NY.

"Jeff's personality was that of a gentle, caring person with a very giving nature. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone whenever needed. He will be missed by all who knew him and will be welcomed in heaven by his grandmother, Cora."

Jeff attended Newburgh schools and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy. He was the owner of "Relax and Call Jeff" landscaping. He was also a 15-year member of the Dan Leghorn Engine Co., currently serving as Lieutenant.

He is survived by his loving parents at home; loving sisters, Jenee Bailey and her husband, Chris of Pine Bush, and Denise Carpenter and her husband, Ben of San Francisco, CA, and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm on Friday, April 4, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Hendricks officiating. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff's memory may be made to the Dan Leghorn Fire Engine Co., 426 South Plank Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550.

To send a condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300.

[Scottyk107 9]

30 is so young. RIP brother

[DOC22 1]

Rest in Peace, Lieutenant, May God's Perpetual Light shine upon you. And may He grant your family, friends as well as your brothers and sisters in OLFD the strength to get through this most difficult time

[sr71 1]

This a Shame, He was so young,

May the Lord comfort the family and friends of Lt. Jeffrey Alan Reistad, may he grant them peace and comfort during this troubled time.

May the Lord Lift up Jeffrey's soul into the comforting arms of the Father.

SR71

[smwells 7]

My condolences to the family and fellow department members. 30 is quite young, was he ill??

RIP

[mikelouf2 0]

RIP brother

[hawkbase 21]

Rip Brother!

[ex-commish 490]

Rest in peace.

[rfdu39 89]

Rest in peace Jeff.

[Guest]

Such a young age. RIP Brother! Everyone say a prayer for his family and friends!

[Guest CrotonFalls33]

Rest in peace jeff. may god and the community be with his loved ones during this hard time.

[irishfire2491 24]

RIP BROTHER