reidy metal services, inc.

03/15/2026

03/10/2026

To Our Dear Customers-

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa, and founder, Jerry Reidy. Jerry was born in Chicago on April 5th, 1936, to Florence and Daniel Reidy and was one of six siblings. Jerry grew up in Downers Grove and joined the Army after graduating high school. After returning home from service, he met his wife, Sonja, while working on the Burlington Railroad. Jerry left the railroad and began working for a local metal refinishing company in Chicago- where he learned the art of metal refinishing.

In 1979, Jerry decided to branch out on his own, and started reidy metal services in Chicago, Illinois. In the early 1980s, Jerry saw that Denver was starting to boom and moved the family from the Chicago suburbs to continue to grow his new business, and the rest was history. Jerry’s tenacity, generosity, pride, ethics, and cutting dry wit helped continue to grow the business to what it is today, and we are so honored and proud to carry on his legacy.

In 2008, Jerry was diagnosed with a blood cancer (MDS) and joined a clinical trial at MD Anderson in Houston. While his original prognosis was very grim, Jerry would not let cancer win. Jerry beat cancer and was in remission by late 2009. Jerry’s success in the clinical trial allowed the treatment to be brought to market and help other cancer patients. Jerry was the longest living survivor of the clinical trial when he passed away at 89.

Jerry played senior softball with Scrap Iron for over twenty years. He was an avid oil painter. He loved Coke-A-Cola, always had a pocket full of sweets, and never turned down dessert.

Jerry leaves behind a large group of people who loved and adored him. His four children-Kristi, Kelly (Jerry), Kevin (Peggy), and John (Becca). His seven grandchildren- Brianna, Kate, Brad (Sara), Aidan, Henry, Maeve, and Gavin; and his one great-grandson, Rowan. Jerry has two sisters (Joan and Sheila) and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is reunited with his wife, Sonja, son-in-law, Don, and his three brothers.

In lieu of flowers- please consider donating to MD Anderson in Jerry’s name.

Kelly, John, Kate, and Brad

03/09/2026

A before and after picture of a dedication plaque of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Denver and celebrating World Youth Day. It was a magical time.

11/23/2025

Fun night celebrating our industry

11/11/2025

Celebrating with my favorite veteran. Still going strong at 89.

05/09/2025

Another amazing project. Bronze is timeless. Shout out to Shane and the team for some great work.

03/07/2025

11/11/2024

Celebrating Veterans Day with one of my favorite veterans. Thank you

11/06/2024

When an elevator door skin becomes loose, it can cause the doors to scrape and rub against the door frame as it opens and closes. The repair and refinishing of the doors, as shown on the right, is complete, but the frames and thresholds still need to be restored to their original condition. Way to go Omaha team, great job.

10/11/2024

reidy metal mid west division is in the house! Way to go team.

09/27/2024

The Women’s Foundation of Colorado luncheon.

08/30/2024

The wait is over, and our first of two new vehicles is prepared to join our fleet, ready to serve our clients.