His son Patrick J. Reynolds, who took over and expanded the family business, was a long-serving member of Leitrim County Council, and also a Fine Gael TD and senator, serving as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad from 1983 to 1987.
Patrick J. Reynolds, his son, continued the family's involvement in business and politics, serving on Leitrim County Council and holding high-ranking positions such as TD, senator, and Cathaoirleach of the Seanad from 1983 to 1987.