George Reis, 82, of Little Compton, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Sylvia) Reis.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Alexdrina (Fernandes) DeReis, he was a lifelong resident of Little Compton. He was the owner/operator of G. Reis Excavating in Little Compton. Mr. Reis enjoyed riding motorcycles, golfing and working in his yard.
Survivors include 4 sons: George Reis, Jr. of FL, Michael Reis of Middletown, RI, Dana Reis and his wife Lori of Little Compton and Jason Reis of Little Compton; a brother: Anthony Reis of FL; a sister: Deolinda Clark of Swansea; 3 grandchildren: Whitney, Hannah and Jaxson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late: Manuel DeReis, Alexandrea Lawrence, Mary Correiro and Joseph Reis.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the First Baptist Old Stone Church, 7 Old Stone Church Rd., Tiverton at 10:00 A.M.
Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.
At the family's request calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Make-A-Wish America, 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016.