WILMINGTON — Liz Reese, 45, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center.
She was born May 9, 1979, in South Korea.
Liz was adopted as an infant and grew up in Emerson, NJ. She resided there until 6th grade where the family moved to Cary, North Carolina. She graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School. She went on to attend UNC Pembroke where she was member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and graduated with a degree in sociology. After graduation she moved to Wilmington, North Carolina where she pursued a career in property management. After 20+ years in property management, she had a career change to Information Technology for a Commercial Real Estate Company.
Survivors include her husband, Ken Reese; step-son, Beck Reese; mother, Marie Roccoforte; father, John Roccoforte; sister, Mary Murray (Jay Murray); brother, John Roccoforte; nieces, Bella and Mikayla Murray and her cat, Loki.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel 4108 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC.
Reception to follow at the Murray Residence (4833 Westgrove Dr, Wilmington, NC)
In Lieu of flowers, please donate to Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
We would like to give a special thanks to the following for their love and support during her journey: Mary, Angela, Jen, Brooklyn, and Jenelle. We would also like to thank the many others who helped and donated to her Cancer is Dumb Benefits.
Liz loved people. She volunteered for many foundations and fundraisers for others going through difficult times. She loved spending time with her husband and many friends at Bdubs. Her step-son Beck held a special place in her heart and she spoiled him every chance she had. The NY Giants was her favorite football team and loved cheering them on with close friends. Her cooking, especially her eggplant and chicken Parmesan and chicken salad were craved and loved by all. Most of all, Liz loved to celebrate other people. She cherished every Holiday and special occasions spent with friends and family. She enjoyed many trips to casinos to try her luck (which was usually pretty good). Her light, love and infectious smile will be missed by all.
