New York Times, The (NY) - June 27, 2008
Deceased Name: Paid Notice: Deaths REES, JOHN S.
REES--John S. , passed away June 25, 2008 of lung cancer. He was born in Manhattan on June 12, 1937 and went to the Bronx High School of Science. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he served for five years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot, achieved the rank of Captain, and then spent his career in Financial Sales before retiring. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Elaine, his loving son, Jim, and sister Helen Lessner, nieces Kathy and Joanne and cousin Frolly. We, as well as all who knew him, will miss his intelligence, his keen sense of humor and fine wit. Services will be held today at 11:30am at the Riverside Chapel, 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.