Mestek Inc. announced the passing of John E. Reed, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, on May 9, 2013 of heart failure due to advanced congestive heart disease.

Stewart Reed, vice chairman and chief operating officer said, “Mestek was always more than simply a business to him; it was his life and his creation. It was personal; and he cared deeply at many levels. He was intensely proud of the people who chose Mestek for their careers and the progress of the company. He established a culture for Mestek that he wanted to last for generations beyond his life, his most cherished legacy. Whether in his office or on the shop floor, Mestek was home. John Reed touched many of us in a profound way; he will be long remembered. We can honor his memory by fulfilling his vision: a world-class American manufacturing company with a bright future.”