Birth date: May 4, 1925 Death date: Apr 28, 2020
Seymour Reiner spent 71 years in New York City, born and raised on the Lower East Side, spent years raising a family in Queens, and was an empty nester with his loving wife of 62 years, Sidell, on the Upper East Side. Upon retirin Read Obituary
As an 11 year old I moved to Forest Hills, Queens and became friends with Sy’s son Michael, who 55 years later is still one of my favorite people in the world. I have numerous memories of the Reiner family but there are two that stand out.
I joined the family for a road trip from New York to Florida when Michael and I were about 15. We had a great time throughout the trip especially stopping in Washington, D.C. and visiting the museums and monuments. In Florida the Reiners included me on a charter fishing boat trip. We ended up catching barracuda and bonita (no sailfish to mount on a wall) and had a great time.
Another day trip that was memorable was Sy driving Michael, me and a few other friends to Bear Mountain. It was my very first experience on skis and I believe for the other guys too. It ended up snowing so hard that they closed the run in the middle of the day. Didn’t matter - we had a blast.
I feel very fortunate to have known Sy and Sidell over the years and I always felt the warmth of their family when we interacted.
One more memory: Seymour was the only person I knew who went to the same high school as my Mom. Seward Park High.
My condolences to Rochelle, Michael, Charles and their families.
Stu Stark
So the last time I saw dad we were all out to dinner. I asked him to teach me a joke and he said "So there where these two whales..." After several attempts I got it down pat and delivered the punch line like a pro! We all belly laughed and it was the perfect ending to the evening. If I ever see you ask me to repeat it for you. It's too dirty to post here!
The last time I saw dad the family was together eating seafood. At the end of the meal he taught me the joke "so there was these two whales..." after several attempts I got it down pat and delivered thecpjnch line like a pro! Thanks dad! We all laughed and had a great time.
Rochelle, Michael, Charles & family: My sincerest condolences on the loss of dad. It was wonderful to see him in December at Josh &Emily's wedding. We spent many a years together growing up with you and mom & dad. He will be greatly missed. All my love, Jay
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was wonderful . I remember years ago when Rochelle and I went to New York and we stayed one night with your Mom and Dad and had so much fun .Seymour will be missed.😘😘❤️❤️
