William Charles Reiss, Jr.

Birth date: Dec 18, 1950 Death date: Mar 19, 2020

Did you hear the one about the guy who died? Billy Reiss of Tilghman, MD died peacefully in his home on March 19, 2020. His children suspect that he died on purpose to get out of cleaning the garage and moving the boat in the back Read Obituary

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Eric Young

273w ago

Well, it has been 5 months now since you've gone, Bill, and I still cannot find all the words or the right things to say.
I miss you dearly. I think of you almost daily.
I cannot believe I just can't call you up, catch-up on our families' happenings, bs, listen to a few corny jokes and each say "we'll see you later"!
So much was shared between us and so many large and small adventures were experienced as one that it was like we were brothers and not just two friends.
Your family lives on, now, and you have ennobled them with your actions and your concerns. Your wonderful wife, Eileen, will now carry on.
Good-bye and Godspeed dear friend.
Eric

Bruce Gerwe

292w ago

Billy was a good friend. The kind of friend you liked to just hang around with. Unfortunately' we have always lived miles apart. I first met Billy when my parents moved their boat down the Bay to Tilghman for the summers. On Saturday mornings I would drive down to Tilghman from Towson, meet Billy at his first boat at 5 am, and go crabbing. I would sort the crabs by size and help out where needed. It was great fun. I often think about those easy days of summer between my years of college and just smile at our friendship and good times. You were always a joy to be with.

Bruce Gerwe

Jeffrey Croft

295w ago

Billy was a wonderful friend. He was always ready to laugh and make everyone around him laugh. Whether it was in Mr. K's class on a beautiful spring day when he would blurt out "look it's snowing outside", or the jokes that he never seem to run out of he always had a smile for everyone. Some of my fondest memories were from visits to Tilghman Island. Sitting on the porch drinking beer and cracking crabs as well as jokes. Every once in a while we would hear "WILLIAM C. REISS" when Eileen had decided he had crossed some line. He would scrunch up his shoulders a little bit like she was actually going to hit him and he would get that devilish look in his eyes that we all knew so well. It's hard to imagine a world without Billy and it. He will be missed.

Eddie Sutherland

295w ago

Billy you will be missed. You were the brother I never had. The memories go from the never ending Monopoly games at Christmas time growing up to the picture Lorry took this past January. When I saw it I thought she took a picture of your dad and mine talking together. All the jokes and all the pranks, I hoping this is your biggest prank ever! Two memories stand out the most. Back before we were both married you called and asked if I could come down and help eat the "evidence". It turned out that you had shot two swan and we had to eat them before you got caught. The other was a Tilghman Island Day event and you represented the crabbers. A dear lady from Baltimore asked you about the weather, after about ten minutes of you going on you finally told her about the "Terrible East Westers" that occur on the bay. All of us standing around had a hard time keeping a straight face. I never could keep a straight face around you! Brother I will miss you immensely. You have gone into the Hands of a Loving and Merciful God

Ron Lippincott

295w ago

I remember Billy from our HS days in Palmyra. I think he was a freshman when I was a senior and we ran track at the same time. Our paths rarely crossed but he always had a greeting and a smile for me. Coming from Riverton we naturally knew a lot of the same people. Eric Young and Jeff Croft come to mind both of whom were in his wedding. When I moved to Tilghman I had no idea I bought the house next to him and Ilene. They were the best neighbors anyone could ask for and I was disappointed when they moved up to his parents house, the higher class district, two blocks away. It was not unusual for them to invite me to feast on Ilene's cooking and listen to his corny jokes and hunting stories whenever some of the Riverton crowd visited. I'll miss the days when he would bring by his latest hunting trophy like the time he wanted me to take a picture of him and the largest Tom turkey I've ever seen. I told Ilene that I'm a big believer to meet a tragedy like this with humor, but after reading his obituary I'd say they set the bar way out of reach. I never met anyone who said across word about him. Its doubtful I ever meet a happier, fun loving guy who was truly at peace with himself.
Sweet Peace, Billy. You'll be missed.
Ron Lippincott.

Lisa Haberlein

295w ago

Will always remember and cherish the friendship and love....and the many calls to come eat crabs on the back porch. God Bless you Eileen and family. With much love. ❤️Lisa Haberlein

Roy D Trout

295w ago

in honor of William.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Kerri Brandow

295w ago

in honor of William.

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Greg & Anna Lowery

295w ago

in honor of William.

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Rose Miles

295w ago

Dearest Eileen and Children I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Rose Miles

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