Former Dobbs Ferry Mayor Rolon William Reed Dies at 80

The following message is courtesy of Dobbs Ferry Mayor Hartley Connett:

The Village is saddened to learn of the passing of Rolon William Reed, who was a former Mayor of Dobbs Ferry. Mr. Reed passed away near his home in Florida at the age of 80.
 
Reed, who was born in Pittsburg and graduated from Yale Law School, moved to Dobbs Ferry in 1963. A former Westchester County Judge, Mr. Reed ran for village trustee in 1974, and was Mayor of Dobbs Ferry from 1979 – 1984. His many efforts and initiatives included helping to transform the waterfront’s Willow Point from a semi-industrial eyesore into a public park area. Reed served as mayor until he was appointed by former Governor Mario Cuomo to a judgeship.
 
Reed is survived by his wife, his three children from his first marriage, Rolon A. Reed, III, Hilary Yeo and Jennifer Simon, and four grandchildren, Jordan Yeo, Samuel Reed, Molly Yeo and Ella Simon, as well as his sister, Marilyn Reed Mellor.
 
The village will be lowering all muncipal flags to half-mast in honor of Mr. Reed, who shall always be remembered for his service and dedication to the Village of Dobbs Ferry.