- Date Of Birth: July 11, 1926
- Date Of Death: July 27, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Charles D. Reutt Sr.
Dan grew up in Springfield and West Springfield. He attended Putnam Trade School. Dan enlisted in the US Navy and served two years as a Baker on a Destroyer Ship. He received an honorable discharge.
Dan was married briefly to Dorothy Simon in Bayonne New Jersey. Dan and Dorothy had one daughter, Beverly.
Dan and Jeannine resided in Feeding Hills MA where they raised five children, Beverly, Cynthia, Janice, Charles Reutt Jr (Charlie) and Nancy. Dan was a devoted husband and father.
Dan was a top notch mechanic. He worked at former Leader Chevrolet and Allen Lawnmower Co. and later had his own small garage in West Springfield. He could repair most anything and had abundance of patience.
Dan had a great sense of humor. He loved helping people and had many friends. He was not a religious person but was a very kind, generous and loving person. His favorite interests were boating and fishing. He had a favorite brook in Southwick where he spent countless hours fishing for trout and enjoying nature. He enjoyed old country music like Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash, etc.
Dan is survived by his five children and their spouses: Beverly Kagan and Alfred Kagan, of Chicopee; Cynthia Chamberland and Alfred Chamberland, of Easthampton; Janice Reutt Robey and Stephen Robey, of Silver Spring, MD; Charles Reutt Jr. and Stacey Reutt, of Feeding Hills; and Nancy Cipriani and Mark Cipriani, f Southampton; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dan will be cremated and his remains will be lovingly placed in the urn with Jeannine.
