Philip G. Reed, Jr., of Canton, previously of Framingham, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2018. He was 75 years old. Philip was born in Washington, D.C. and was a newspaper editor for United Press International, a news wire service, for over 30 years before his retirement in 2003. He was loving brother to Sally Matero of Waltham. Cherished uncle to Cathy Matero & husband Stephen Smith of Framingham and Angelo Matero of Croton, NY. He was also the beloved great-uncle to Michael Hayes & his wife Kristin of Framingham, Nick Smith of Marlborough, Brian Matero of Virginia and Anthony Matero of Croton, NY. Funeral service to be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip's name may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.StJude.org.