Reginald Ambrose Biscoe - Obituary

eginald Ambrose Biscoe, also known as Reggie, was born August 11, 1935 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph A. Sr and Elizabeth G. Biscoe. He departed this life on October 3, 2025. Reggie, a native Washingtonian, graduated from Cardoza High School in 1953. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in London, England. After the military, he began his decorated career at the United States Postal Service where he started as a clerk and was later promoted to management. Reggie was promoted to Manager of Labor Relations and received numerous distinguished awards before retiring after 30 years of service in 1990. In 1960, Reggie met Phyllis Dickens, from Pinetops, North Carolina on a blind date. They were united in marriage on September 2, 1961. To this union, two daughters were born: Monique Regina and Teresa Maria. Reggie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Reggie has called Holy Family Catholic Church his home church since moving to Oxon Hill, MD in 1969. Because of his love of music and singing, he became one of the founding members of the Holy Family Catholic Church Gospel Choir with his deep baritone voice. He was also a member of the Grounds Committee, CYO, Parrish Council, and the Men’s Club which hosted crab feasts, jazz concerts, raffle sales, and an annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. Gatherings with family and friends were his pride and joy. Family vacations every summer were adventurous as he relied on his daughters Monique and Teresa to read the Rand McNally Road Atlas and pick the destination and attractions along the way. With his camcorder in hand, Reggie captured many of the memorable events. Reggie was very passionate about the Washington Redskins/Commanders and held season tickets for many decades at the RFK Stadium in Washington, DC. He loved to talk football - especially with Dallas Cowboys fans! Another passion was spending time at the country house in St. Mary’s County playing the keyboard and singing with family and friends every holiday. He learned to play the piano by ear, from his father. Everyone looked forward to sitting on the porch singing music by real artists as well as concocting our own songs, dancing, playing various instruments, playing cards, or reading poems until the wee hours of the morning. The nickname of these activities on the porch was “The Porch Lounge”. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph A. & Elizabeth G. Biscoe; one brother Ralph A. Biscoe, Jr.; one nephew Joseph Reginald Rivers, Jr; one great niece Jewell M. Rivers-Manley. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 64 years, Phyllis Biscoe; one sister Shirley Biscoe-Bell; daughters Monique Coleman (Ronald); Teresa Marshall (Kevin); five Grandchildren: Ashlie Monique, Taylor Juanita, John Reginald, Alexis Chrishell, and Charles Anthony; five great grandchildren: Cameron Christian, Harold William IV, Camari Taylor, Levi Ambrose, and Sarah Maria; one Godchild: Brittney Jones; and a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for Reginald's Life Celebration on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 9 A.M. until the start of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2210 Callaway Street, Hillcrest Heights MD 20748. Interment to follow at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Cemetery, 16922 St Peter Claver Road, Saint Inigoes MD 20684.