Robert "REGGIE" Enos, 90, a life-long and well known Provincetown resident died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Seashore Point in Provincetown; his health had been declining for quite some time. He was the husband of Mary "CAROL" (Perry) Enos, and the son of the late John R. and Olinda (Bent) Enos.
Reggie was born in the house he resided in his entire life and was educated in Provincetown. Growing up he followed in his father’s footsteps and took to the water. He and his father started trap fishing in the waters off Provincetown. Aside from trap fishing tuna, he and his father were Commercial Fishermen trapping lobsters in Provincetown Harbor. He continued the family tradition for years to come after the passing of his father.
Reggie tried his hand at being an electrician with his brother in law Howard Burch, but soon realized it wasn't for him. Later he was offered a business adventure with his sister Florence and Howard to go into the hotel business, "The Sea Surf Hotel," but declined, as his calling was the water. Reggie wanted to settle down and marry his wife, Mary "CAROL" Perry, of 47 years. Knowing he had to get a steady job and income to raise a family, in the spring of 1967, then Selectman Marion Taves, came to Reggie and offered him the opportunity of his lifetime. Mr. Taves advised Reggie of the position of Shellfish Warden. Reggie applied and held that title for 30 years retiring in 1997. Thirty years Reggie spent walking the clam flats regulating the stock and during his last few years before retirement you would see him out there with his beloved dog "JETTA"; two peas in a pod out there over the flats and the open sky. Aside from being Shellfish Warden, he continued with his commercial fishing for lobster on his F/V No Alibi, a 16 foot aluminum pram with a 15 hp engine. Also, Reggie would go down to MacMillan Pier and buy fresh fish off of the fishing boats to which he would come home then filet and sell to well known restaurants such as; The Bonnie Doone and The Provincetown Inn.
Reggie's hobbies started as a young man where he was an avid hunter for pheasant and deer with his good friend, the late Irving Roderick of Provincetown. After retirement he joined the Nauset Rod and Gun Club where he took up skeet shooting with his dear friend, the late Earl "Boyzine" Cabral of Provincetown. After a day of shooting both men would enjoy a meal at Wendy's and come home to reload their own shotgun casing. Reggie was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins and the Boston Red Sox. He would watch most of these events with his good friend the late Charles Whitney of Provincetown. While watching these sports event both would construct fishing poles for local retail. Reggie also constructed all of his lobster traps including hand knitting nets to outfit them.
Reggie served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Highland Fish and Game Club, a life member of the Walter Welsh Council, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion.
In addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by Sons Glenn A. and his partner John Costello of Truro, Scott M. and his wife Christina of North Truro, and his daughter Stacie and her fiancé Andrew Lindera of Eastham. He is also survived by his five grandchildren; Shae' Perry, Johnathan and Rayden Lindera, Devyn and Kyle Enos. He is also survived by his niece Nancy (Burch) Silva of North Truro and his nephew John Burch of Provincetown. Reggie was predeceased by his sister, Florence Burch of North Truro, and two brothers John Jr. and Reginald of Provincetown.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Gately Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown on Thursday, March 19th from 4 to 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 20th at 10:00 am at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Prince St., Provincetown. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Peter Cemetery.
Donations in Reggie's memory may be made to the Provincetown Fishermen's Memorial Fund, c/o Seamen's Savings Bank (Amanda Morris), P.O. Box 659, Provincetown, MA 02657.