On June 27th the long time Athletic Director at Gonzaga, Joe Reyda, passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was a large part of the WCAC community for many years serving a leadership role in a pivital position running our league.
The WCAC send our deepest condolences to the Reyda Family. He will be remembered very fondly by all of the people whose lives he touched.
The President of Gonzaga relased this statement about his passing:
Dear Gonzaga Community,
It is with profound sadness and sorrow that I share with you all the news of the sudden death of Joe Reyda ‘85, who passed away of an apparent heart attack at his home early this morning.
Joe was a beloved and instrumental member of our school community. As our longtime Athletic Director, he shaped the Gonzaga experience of thousands of young men. He was a humble leader, a gentle soul, and a devoted husband, father, and friend. And he loved Gonzaga as much as anyone, giving of himself as an alumnus, longtime coach and dedicated employee of over three decades. A role model for our students and colleagues and a consummate man for others, Joe will be profoundly missed.
Joe leaves behind countless friends, and his absence will be felt deeply by so many whose lives he touched. Please keep Joe’s wife, Tricia, and his two daughters, Molly and Caroline, in your prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time.
More information will be shared about funeral arrangements when they become available. Again, please join the Gonzaga community in praying for the peaceful repose of Joe’s soul.
Saints of God, come to his aid!
Hasten to meet him, angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May Joe now rest in peace. Amen.
Sincerely,
Rev. Joseph E Lingan, S.J. '75
President
