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, Friends of Inn Yard Park, 3628 Calumet St., Phila. PA 19129.
I am heartbroken to hear of Mrs. Reiff’s passing.My thoughts and prayers go out to her family as they try to process their. great loss, and to all those who, like me. were lucky enough to have known her. I was honored to know Mrs. Reiff for more than 40-years. We shared family stories, and our family genealogy. She was caring, kind, and funny with an incredible memory for details. I loved all of our chats over the years, and will sorely miss her. I know she is happy to be back with her beloved husband in paradise. I will always remember her fondly, and with graditude for her sweet kindness. I am so blessed and grateful to have known her. Rest Peacefully Mrs. Reiff and thank you. 💐♥️
Mrs.Reiff. Was a very kind and loving woman she always helped the children from the school on arbor dayyour .Memories will be a blessing God bless you soul.🙏😇🕊