Charles Dana Reese, "Dana," 61, of Baltimore, MD (formerly of Hockessin, Delaware), passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2020. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on August 16, 1958, he was the son of the late Charles and Marilyn Reese. Dana was a graduate of Alexis I. DuPont High School ('77) in Greenville, Delaware, Elizabethtown College ('81) in Pennsylvania, and the University of Baltimore ('16) in Maryland. He had a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and Communications, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Science-High Technology Crime. Dana worked as an Accounts Receivable Manager for First USA Bank and American Express Centurion Bank, a Licensed Insurance Agent for AIG, a Fraud Investigator for MBNA America, and a Loan Officer for Greentree Mortgage. He also worked as a cook for Helping Up Mission and Catholic Charities of Baltimore, and he was a Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor for The Y of Central Maryland. Dana enjoyed nature, photography, music, and was an avid swimmer. In high school he was a yearbook photographer and a member of the All-State Choir. In college he was a Freshman Orientation Advisor and Peer Counselor, a Yearbook Photographer, a Newspaper Writer/Editor, a member of the Student Senate, a member of the Concert Choir, and a member of the Varsity Swim Team. His love for swimming continued for many years and he was an accomplished open water swimmer. Dana is survived by his sons, Christopher Charles Reese, of Philadelphia, PA, and Adam Dana Reese (Morgan Pfister) of Washington, DC, his daughter Salena Marie Reese of Philadelphia, PA, his sisters Sheryl "Sherry" Dicarlo (Tony) of Pennsauken, NJ, and Karen Lynn Reese (Susan Phillippe) of North Wales, PA, and his niece, Shanna Elizabeth DiCarlo of Pennsauken, NJ. A service of remembrance will be held in conjunction with his mother who passed away on October 16, 2020. The service will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM, at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE. Burial was private in Sykesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Helping Up Mission, 1029 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (www.helpingupmission.org ), Catholic Charities, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (www.catholiccharities-md.org ) or Echo House, 1705 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 (www.echohouse.org ). Condolences may be made at www.mealeyfuneralhomes.org .