Reginald Mayo Jr.

Reginald Robert Mayo, Jr. Sunrise March 29, 1967 Sunset October 12, 2018 Reginald Robert Mayo, Jr., 51 of Hamden Connecticut, passed away on Friday, October 12th after a brief illness. He was born on March 29, 1967. Fondly known as “Reggie” he is remembered by family and friends as a great guy and a natural comedian who had the ability to make anybody laugh. He is remembered as a fun-loving person who could light up a room of strangers, make everyone comfortable and within moments he would have everyone laughing. Reggie was a loving father who celebrated and supported his children’s interest whether it be academics, music or sports. He strived always to be a constant presence in their lives. He encouraged them to be resilient, driven and confident. His children adored him and loved and appreciated his sense of humor. He made sure they understood his desire for them to live happy and fulfilled lives. As a brother, Reggie was fiercely protective of his siblings. He was known for thoroughly interrogating his sister’s dates and boldly recovering his brother’s stolen bikes. He was also known for having his friends’ backs. “If he loved you, he loved you.” He cherished his friendships maintaining many of his childhood relationships. He celebrated his friendships and believed in spending time with the “fellas.” He was generous, kind and caring, never missing a beat with friends he had not seen years. He treated old friends like they were with him yesterday. Reggie adored his mother Patsy. He had a special relationship with her as his confidante, his greatest champion and pillar of support. She was his rock. He communicated with her every day, checking in several times each day, throughout this life. Reggie had natural culinary skills and was known for creating exceptional dishes. He was the celebrated family chef, preparing meals for large family cookouts, Christmas breakfast and multi course special events. His talents opened opportunities for him in his early years to serve as a chef in several local restaurants. Growing up, Reggie loved sports and played in Hamden Father’s Baseball Association where he distinguished himself as a great pitcher. He also played baseball for Hamden High School. Educated in Hamden he attended Ridge Hill Elementary School, Blessed Sacrament School, Hamden High School and graduated from the Cooperative High School. Reggie demonstrated great personal strength and resilience by overcoming numerous personal challenges and dedicated him self to strengthening his role as wonderful father, a devoted son and brother, and a great friend. He worked for Gilbane Construction Company, A. Prete Construction Company as a project manager, and project manager for Turner Construction Company and most recently he was project manager for La Rosa Construction Company in Meriden Connecticut. He attended Gateway Community College, Central Connecticut State University and graduated from Spring College with a bachelors in Human Services. He is survived by his parents Reginald and Patsy Mayo, children Reginald Mayo, III, Riece Mayo, Ryland Mayo and Ruben Nazario, his brother Shawn Mayo (Nadine), his nephew Shawn Mayo,II, and Goddaughter Ellecia Sims. He was predeceased by his sister Lisa Mayo Tinney .

Reginald Mayo Jr.

March 29, 1967 - October 12, 2018