Alice B. Reiff, (nee Coyne), age 98, died February 19, 2025, having lived in East Falls for 85 years. Beloved wife of the late John J. Reiff Jr. for 70 years.
Alice is survived by her sons John J. Reiff III, “Jack” (Pat) and Thomas L. Reiff, “Tom” (Kristin); her grandchildren Colleen Giamo (Chuck) and John IV (Mary Ann); four great grandchildren, Sophia and Charlie Mae Giamo and John V and Maxwell Reiff. She is also survived by three of her siblings, Margaret Schrotz, Frederick Coyne and Richard Coyne and many nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her siblings Mary, William, Thomas, Edward, Christine, Robert and Anna May.
Alice was a founding member of Inn Yard Park on Ridge Ave. She felt it was important to maintain that green space. She was a strong supporter of Tree Tenders. Because of her efforts, a tree was planted every year at the park during the annual Arbor Day Celebration. She worked towards obtaining the playground, the utility shed and access to water and electricity at the park. Alice belonged to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Fairmount Park Commission.
Relatives and friends are invited to Alice’s Viewing (9:30 a.m.), eulogy (10:20) and Funeral Mass (10:30) at St. Bridget Church, 3667 Midvale Ave. on Friday, February 28th. Interment Westminster Cem. Donations in her memory may be given to St. Bridget Church or to Inn Yard Park.