Geoffrey Alan Reed

Geoffrey Alan Reed, 56, of Horseheads, NY ended his battle with cancer on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born May 18th 1965 in Elmira NY. Geoff was a 1983 graduate of Horseheads High School. He retired in 2013 as a Drill Instructor from Monterey Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility. Although Geoff really planned to become a Rock n Roll star, at the age of 23 he followed in his father’s footsteps as a correctional officer. He felt very fortunate for the years he spent at Monterey Shock and was proud to have had a positive impact on many of the inmates that he worked with through the program. Prior to beginning his 25 years career as a New York State Correctional Officer in 1988, Geoff worked at United Cerebral Palsy House (now Able2), both in maintenance and food services. This was more than just a ‘job’ to him; he truly derived joy from interacting and building close relationships with the residents. He was a dog-lover who also had great passion for Rock n Roll music and classic cars. Over the years, Geoff found tremendous happiness and fulfillment spending time jamming on the drums and playing together with his lifelong Very Special Friends, John Conover and Rob Rolfe. His intense appreciation of classic and muscle cars (especially Mopars) led to attending and participating in car shows locally and around the Northeast where many deep and lasting friendships were formed with fellow car enthusiasts. Geoff is survived by both of his parents, Joseph R. Reed and Nancy (Ames) Reed, and loving wife, Kathleen (Cameron) Reed, of 13 years; sister Rebecca Bedell of Horseheads and her daughter Victoria; brothers: Joseph R. Reed Jr and wife Terri Reed of Erin, NY and their sons, Joseph R. Reed III and Tyler Reed; Daniel Reed and Hope Reed of Myrtle Springs, TX and Dan’s son Joshua Reed; Timothy Reed of Horseheads, NY; and six great nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, NY on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Following the calling hours, an upbeat celebration of Geoff's life will be held at the Big Flats American Legion Post 1612, 45 Olcott Rd., South, Big Flats, NY 14814 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This will be a festive event to enjoy his memory and pay homage to Geoff's passing. Anyone wishing to share favorite stories or photos are welcome to do so. This will give us all a break from our grief to be a part of the warm energy as we celebrate having known him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, in Geoff's name.