Obituary of Robert James Reynolds

Robert J. Reynolds III was born in Queens NY, in Kew Garden hospital to Robert J Reynolds Jr. and Catherine Vosniades on February 4, 1964. During his younger years he was an athlete in high school sports. He attended Jericho High School graduating in 1982 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. John’s University in 1986. Robert landed his first job in the retail industry. After working for Macy’s and Kohl’s, Robert’s last position was that of District Manager for 7-Eleven Inc. Outside of work, Robert was a devoted husband and father. He was an avid fisherman with a passion for being on the water. Robert married Paula Panzarella on March 31 st 2001 and they had 2 beautiful daughters, Juliana and Gia. Robert is survived by his wife, Paula Reynolds (nee Panzarella), daughters, Juliana Rose (10 yrs. old) and Gia Faith (6 years old), father, Robert J Reynolds Jr, sister, Helen, and brother, George (Meg), father in law, Benny Panzarella, sisters-in-law, Rosemarie and Christina Panzarella, and brother-in-law, Joseph Panzarella (Veronica) and his nieces, Olivia (Michael) and Phoenix, and nephew, Benjamin. He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Vosniades Reynolds and mother-in-law, Lena Mordini Panzarella. Robert J. Reynolds III, 56, of Merrick, LI, NY, passed away on March 18, 2020. The Burial will be at Holy Rood Cemetery, 111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY. at 12 Noon IF YOU WISH, IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION TO ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN HIS NAME.