George F. Reidy

Shrewsbury - George F. Reidy was born in Worcester on July 20, 1941, the only child of John P. and Eileen D. (Slattery) Reidy. The family three decker on Dorrance Street in the Sacred Heart Parish neighborhood, welcomed many friends and family throughout his childhood. These early relationships provided a solid foundation and a continued presence throughout his life. The ball fields and basketball courts of Crompton Park and Maloney Field were a home away from home for George and his friends.

George graduated from St John's High School on Temple Street, Worcester with the Class of 1959. He was a standout athlete in basketball and continued his education and athletic career at The College of the Holy Cross, graduating in 1963 with a degree in Economics. The early childhood group of friends expanded to include new Crusader classmates. The three decker home on Dorrance Street became a frequent meeting location for meals after class, games and weekend events. He was a proud member of the inaugural Little League baseball teams in Worcester in 1952.

George married Toni Elizabeth Sanchez on March 7, 1969. They raised their family in Worcester before moving to Shrewsbury, MA in 1986. George's professional career began as a social worker for the Commonwealth of MA and his later work in the insurance industry.

The various athletic fields his four sons played or coached on soon became a constant destination during his entire life. He also enjoyed refereeing high school and college basketball games as a member of the IAABO, coaching his sons' numerous sports teams, Diners Club events, Breakfast Club meetings, summers on Cape Cod welcoming family and friends and traveling to see extended family in California.

During recent years, George and Toni welcomed the warmer climate of Naples, FL and divided their time seasonally. The games and school events of his grandchildren became a cherished opportunity to enjoy their lives..

In addition to his wife of 56 years, Toni, he leaves his children, Terrence M. Reidy (Sarah) of Worcester, MA, John A. Reidy of Truckee, CA, Brian J. Reidy of Shrewsbury, MA and George M. Reidy (Jen) of Naples, FL; his grandchildren, Payton, Jacob, Finn, Taylor, Lindsay, Ryan and Leighton; in laws, Barbara and Robert Kossin of Capistrano Beach, CA, Sandra and Richard Haradon of Zionville, NC and Rene and Richard Hunter of Brea, CA; nieces and nephews; Robert, Kelly, Keri, Melissa, Selena, Sasha, Nicole, Thomas, and John. He was predeceased by his parents, cousin Nora Missiewicz, her husband John and their children John and William.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, his life came full circle at UMass Hospital. George passed with family gathered at his side after an illness. He was 84.

Family and friends will honor and remember George’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E. Temple Street, BOYLSTON on Friday, November 21st 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22nd in Saint John’s Church, 44 Temple Street, WORCESTER at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint John’s Cemetery, Worcester.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Boys and Girls Club of Worcester https://www.bgcworcester.org/ or The Friendly House https://www.friendlyhousema.org/

Arrangements by James + John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham.