Wilfredo Reyes

April 16, 1942 - April 11, 2022

Wilfredo Reyes, 79, of New Britain, widower of Nilsa (Ortiz) Reyes, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in Florida, Puerto Rico, Wilfredo was a former New York City resident, moving to Waterbury and eventually to New Britain to be with his family. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 35 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a member and loving elder of the Newington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are two sons, Wilfredo Reyes and his wife Melanie of West Palm Beach, FL; and Jesse Reyes of CT; three daughters, Gwendolyn DiPace and her husband John of New Britain; Yolanda Mueller and her husband Wayne, also of New Britain; and Sarai Lacy and her husband Stephen of Palm Coast, FL; two brothers, Gregorio Reyes and his wife Wandy of Orlando, FL; Eliezer Reyes and his wife Nilda of Orlando, FL; a sister, Judith Olga Vega also of Orlando, FL; four grandchildren, Marisa Dover and her husband Jason; Shawn DiPace; Micah Mueller and Hannah Mueller; along with many nieces and nephews. Besides his loving wife Nilsa, who passed in 2001, he was predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. A Memorial service will be held via Zoom on April 23, 2022 at 4:00PM EST. The meeting ID is 837 0174 5239 and the password is 1942. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy with Wilfredo’s family at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to help cover funeral expenses may be sent via Zelle thru the phone number (386) 627-0222.