Randall Joseph Reese

Randall Joseph ”Randy” Reese, 62, passed away on November 9, 2026. The youngest of six children, he was born in Cumberland, Maryland, on August 27, 1964 to Robert and Joann Reese. Randy grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Altoona Area High School. He spent much of his early adult life working for, and eventually managing Burger Kings for US Restaurants throughout Southeast Pennsylvania, before moving to Jacksonville, Florida in 2005 to work as a roofing salesman with his brother, Matt. Randy retired from the roofing industry in 2019, and spent his retirement years with his family as a loving father and beloved uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews, as well as making time to meet new friends around Jacksonville. Randy enjoyed playing golf, driving, watching TV and movies, football, and meeting new people. His wicked sense of humor was only matched by the size of his heart. He was a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, often watching their games during his retirement years with family, or at various Steelers fan gatherings around Jacksonville. He was also an avid prankster - he kept a steady supply of firecrackers in his vehicle, and enjoyed leading on telemarketers, alongside various methods of winding up his family and friends for a good laugh. Randy was a lifelong Catholic, volunteering his time to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church as a tram driver - he loved meeting the congregation and chatting with them as he transported them to the church. Like his father, Randy was a staunch Democrat - He never missed an election, and argued his beliefs passionately to anyone who would listen, both in person and on social media. He believed, though, that these beliefs needed to be backed up by action - Randy often provided meals and assistance to the less fortunate, often purchasing several takeout meals to hand out as he drove around Jacksonville. He is survived by his son, Randall Reese Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; his former wife, Charlotte Reese, with whom he maintained a close relationship through their shared commitment to their son; his sisters, Susan (Robert “Bobby”) Capozzoli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rev. Christine (Willie) Heller of Winchester, Kentucky, and Rebecca “Becky” Rossi, widow of the late Paul Rossi, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; and his brothers, Father Robert “Bobby” Reese of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Matthew “Matt” (Kaye) Reese of Jacksonville, Florida, and his many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Reese, and his father, Robert Reese. The family would like to express gratitude to the Terrace of Jacksonville nursing facility, and to Community Hospice, for their support and care for Randy in his final year. Arrangements under the care of Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1203 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL. (904)396-1611