Tony Reyes' Obituary
Antonio Reyes
Antonio Reyes was youngest son of Martin Reyes and Delores Juanita Johnson, born November 28, 1959. Antonio or -Å"Poppy- as he was known to his family was born in Philadelphia PA. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. Antonio graduated with honors from the nationally ranked Central High School of Philadelphia. His college education was to commence at Temple University in the fall of 1978. However to the astonishment of his mother and siblings, Poppy abruptly changed his life's direction forever and enrolled into the United States Air Force.
Sadly Antonio said goodbye to family and friends and began his military career. Unbeknownst to him, his mother kept a single article of his in her possession for the rest of her days. Poppy made a unique commitment to his mother to provide financially for her in his absence, which he maintained faithfully until her death in 1999.
While travelling the world in service to his country Antonio met the love of his life Elena. They were united in holy matrimony on October 23rd in the year of 1990.
Antonio leaves to rejoice in memories, his lovely wife Elena. One older brother, William Johnson of Philadelphia, PA, two older sisters, Yasinah Johnson of Oakland, CA and Sylvia Johnson Murphy of Philadelphia, PA; also his two younger sisters, Maria Deshields of Clementon, NJ, and Ofelia Morris of Philadelphia, PA; sister in law, Cheryl Johnson; brother in law Willie Murphy; 18 nieces and nephews and 35 great nieces and nephews and 1 great-great niece; and a host of friends and loved ones, notably his teenage friend, Timothy Meade.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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