Susan J. Reale of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 57.

Susan grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut.  She moved to Texas and the to North Andover, finally settling in North Reading.  For many years, Susan worked as a Sale Representative for Nuance Communications in Burlington.

Susan enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland and Hawaii and making her garden beautiful with colorful flowers.  Her greatest joy was being with her dearest friends and family.  Susan could be singing karaoke, being with her furry companions Layla and Malarky or just hanging out.  She had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile everyone loved.

Susan leaves her loving partner of 31 years Dennis Young of North Reading.  She is the beloved daughter of Richard Reale and the late Raye (Achley) Reale.  Loving sister of Russ Reale and his wife Cindy of California, Danny Reale of Waterbury, Connecticut and the late Nancy Reale.  Beloved sister-in-law of Laurie Young of Wakefield, Debbie Young of Medford, Steven Young of Medford, Paul Young of Lynnfield and David Young and his wife Kari of North Reading.   Susan leaves dear friends Melissa, Hannah, Regina, Sandra, Ethel and Rada, along with many other friends, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Family and friends are cordially invited to visiting hours at the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St.. North Reading (Corner of Park St. and Rt. 28 at the Reading Line) on Sunday, August 25th, from 12 to 2pm.

Immediately following the visitation, a funeral service to celebrate Susan's Life will be held at 2pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made in Susan's Memory to the North East Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 or online at Support MSPCA in Memory of Susan