obituary

REINHART - Timothy J.
3/26/2005
Timothy J. Reinhart, of Amherst, a University at Buffalo senior who was studying abroad, died unexpectedly March 17 in Tokyo, Japan, following a brief illness. He was 21.
Known as "TJ," he was born in Buffalo and was a graduate of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. Mr. Reinhart was a brain cancer survivor from the age of 13 and volunteered for the American Brain Tumor Association.
Fluent in French and Japanese, he was studying at International Christian University in Mitaka, a suburb of Tokyo, to receive a degree in Japanese and International Trade Commerce.
Mr. Reinhart was a computer analyst at International Christian University and a beta tester for Sierra Software.
Survivors include his parents, Daniel and Maria, both of Amherst; a sister, Rachel of New York City; and his grandparents, Catherine and Donald of Amherst.
A memorial Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville.