May 2, 1947 — Sep 28, 2026
Ademar P. Reis, 79, of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by his closest loved ones. Born on May, 2, 1947, in Santos, São Paulo, Brasil, he was the son of Mario Reis and Nair Pascoal Reis.
Constantly curious and adventurous, he traveled from Brazil to America with his soon-to-be wife, Iseti, open-minded and in search of new adventures. Together they traveled from California to the Northeast, landing in a small macrobiotic community in Chestnut Hill, where they explored eastern philosophies and natural foods.
In the early 70s, he founded Seasons Harvest, a wholesale food company that pioneered foods like hummus, veggie burgers, and fresh juices. The business later evolved into one of the country’s first vegan bakeries, Boston Cookies, in Somerville, Massachusetts.
After living in Somerville and Medford for over 40 years, Ademar and his wife moved to Reading in 2017 to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.
During his life, he left a lasting mark on his wife of 51 years, Iseti Reis. His son, Sunrey Reis, and his wife, Krista Elizabeth Barrows Reis. His grandchildren: Lucas and Anya Reis. His siblings: Alcino, Adilson, Ana Rosa, Ana Regina, Arnaldo, Ana Christina, and Alcimar Reis. He also had numerous nieces and nephews, and countless other lives he touched with his wisdom and thoughtfulness.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (cor. of Woburn St.) Reading on Thursday, October 1 from 4:00-7:00 pm. The burial will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 2, at 10:30 am, followed by a procession to Charles Lawn Cemetery, 182 Charles St., in Reading, for graveside services at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Allan Kardec Spiritist Society of Massachusetts (AKSSMA), a spiritual learning center founded by Ademar’s mother, Nair Reis, in 1985. Checks can be dropped off at 2 Elm Street, Malden, MA 02148, or sent via Zelle to Treasury@akssma.com
