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Kelley Denise Bell
Jun 14, 2023
Kelley D. Bell passed away suddenly June 14, 2023 at age 47. She is predeceased by her father-in-law Robert Bell. Survived by husband James Bell; children Benjamin Bell and Sophie Bell; parents Kenneth and Helen Robinson; sisters and brothers Tammy Crego, Julie (Chuck) Fisk, and Daniel (Sarah) Robinson; nieces and nephews Brandon (Katie) Crego, Kailey Crego, Mary, Norah and Edith...
Kenneth Ward
Jun 14, 2023
Passed away peacefully June 14, 2023. Predeceased by his parents John Albert & Mary Maude (Burkholde) Ward; son Craig; brothers John & Robert; sisters Eleanor & Marilyn. Survived by his wife Jean; children Brian (Carla) Ward, Karen (Gary) Keating, Brenda Rodwell; grandchildren Jacqueline & Megan Keating (Tommy Meloro), Jordan, Rena and Mya Rodwell, Andrew & Emma Ward; sister Sr. Kathleen...
Alfio Coco
Jun 14, 2023
Passed away June 14, 2023 at age 86. He is predeceased by his loving wife Graziella; Two brothers Salvatore & Carmelo and three sisters Tina, Concetta & Angela. Brother-in-law Felice Baglio; Sister-in-law Mary Ann Avelli. Survived by Children Dominic (RoseAnn) Coco and Rina (Jon) Verbridge; grandchildren John (Shannon) Farraro, Daniel (Kristin Beckman) Coco, Dominic (Nancy) Coco; great-granddaughter Emma Grace Coco;...
Daniel Joseph O'Connell
Jun 12, 2023
Passed away unexpectedly June 12, 2023. Predeceased by his grandparents Robert & Catherine O'Connell and Joseph D.P.M. & Fredith Atkinson. He is survived by his loving wife Allyson; children Zachary & Adeline; parents Robert (Pattie) O'Connell & Kathryn (Ken) Miller; sisters Katie (Jamie) Manciocchi & Kristen (John) Barry; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dan is a Niagara University Swim Team Alumni...
Richard G. Briggs
Jun 12, 2023
Richard G. Briggs passed away June 12, 2023 at age 74. He is predeceased by parents Richard & Rita Briggs, and brother John Christopher Briggs. Survived by his wife Lucy; sons Scott and Richard M. Briggs; grandchildren Alanna Cenzi and Lillian Briggs; sister Lynn (Daniel) Condello; brother-in-law Marty (Kim) Sauerhafer; sister-in-law Lee (Michael) Cox and several nieces & nephews.
Richard was...
Frank R. Difabio
Jun 2, 2023
Passed away at home on June 2, 2023 at age 81. He is predeceased by his sons Frankie, Joseph, and Anthony; and several brothers & sisters.
Survived by his loving wife Nicolena “Nikki” DiFabio; children Christine Garvelli, Scott (Ann) Godfrey; Todd (Maria Gallo) Godfrey; Joelle Catalina; grandchildren Joey, Jacob (Kelsey), & Justin Garvelli, DrewAnn, Alexandria & Emma Godfrey, Chris Slowig, Coral...
Rita Vigliotti
May 26, 2023
Passed away May 26, 2023 at age 88.
She is predeceased by her husband Nicholas Jr., parents Filomena & Peter Fantigrossi; 9 brothers and sisters, and several in-laws. She is survived by daughters Jacqueline Vigliotti and Charlene (Ken) McNeil; grandchildren Matthew (Simmi), Michael (Rayna), Nicole, and Marc; siblings Pierina Santillo, Virginia (Joseph) Dominick, Linda Persica, Michael Fantigrossi and several nieces and...
Richard S. Judge
May 25, 2023
Passed away May 25, 2023
Survived by his daughters Debra (Jeff) Howlett, Lorie Judge, Jodi Judge, and longtime companion Joan Rickard; Son-in-law Mark (Wendy) Strassner; close family friends Bill and Debbie Hochadel; grandchildren Craig (Aleisha) Strassner, Jay (Denise) Strassner, Breann (Andrew) Cochran, Juliana Torcello; great grandchildren Owen, Caleb, Parker, and Wyndelena.
Richard was a WWII Veteran, member of the Heuvelton Amvets, owner...
Loan Thi Tran
May 21, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by son Bang Phan; daughters Tram Anh Phan and Kim Anh Phan; son-in-law Quoc Doan; grandchildren Andrew Phan Doan, and Anthony Phan Doan; brother Hung Tran; sisters Hang Tran, and Hanh Tran.
Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Thursday, June 8th at Farrell-Ryan Funeral...
Frances T. Moir
May 19, 2023
Ogden: Frances T Moir (nee Troup) peacefully in her sleep at the home of her niece Teresa who took care of her along with Brittanie, Taylor, Skye, Nathaniel and Lillie. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Norman, parents; Margaret & Francis Troup, siblings; Jean, Margaret, Andrew, John, Gordon, William and Douglas: niece Frances Troup and nephews; Gary Troup, Scott Troup, and...
Maureen J. Flaherty
May 16, 2023
May 16th, 2023.
Maureen Jean “Reenie” Flaherty of Rochester, age 58, passed away on May 16th surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, daughter, sister, and grandmother. Maureen was a tireless supporter and fundraiser for Saint Charles School, and tenacious advocate for her child with autism. Maureen will be remembered for her courage and strength. She will...
Deborah L. Antosh-Wingate-Viglino
May 9, 2023
Deborah Antosh Viglino
September 24th 1960 -May 9th 2023
Deborah ( Debbie) Lee Antosh-Viglino 62, of Rochester, NY entered the gates of Heaven on May 9th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born in Rochester, NY on September 24th 1960. She was the daughter of Eugene Antosh, Patricia Antosh-Rogers, and beloved Step-father Elmer G. Rogers. The granddaughter of William and...
Andrew Richard Longwell
May 6, 2023
Andrew Richard Longwell
Greece, NY
The good Lord called Andrew home Saturday morning May 6, 2023.
In his 25 years, he touched so many with his strong, loving, caring and fun spirit.
Andrew leaves this earth after gracefully giving his heart and soul to living his life with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Andrew was a loyal supporter of Rochester sports, telethons, advocacy, music and his love...
Michael A. Cerra
May 4, 2023
Passed away May 4th, 2023 at age 64 surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his father Anthony Cerra and stepfather David Ferren. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Debra, mother JoAnne Ferren; sisters Charlene Miller and Lisa Cerra; brother Anthony (Marianne) Cerra; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins and beloved...
Patricia J. Reynolds
Apr 30, 2023
Passed away April 30th, 2023 at age 94. She is predeceased by her husband William. Survived by sons Timothy (Kellie) Reynolds, Kevin (Kim Shearer) Reynolds, and Bill (Jim McCabe) Reynolds; grandchildren Mark (Jessica Cooper) Reynolds, Kaylyn Reynolds, Colin Reynolds; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the 6th floor staff of St. Ann's Home for the remarkable...
Mary Margaret Ras
Apr 29, 2023
Passed away April 29, 2023 at age 97. She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert; parents George and Caroline Wacker and brother George (Marion) Wacker. Survived by children Robert (Sheryl), Nancy (Michael) Henchen, Cindy (Paul) McConologue and Michael (Colleen); grandchildren Laurie (Mark) Conlon, Caroline (Todd) Zigrossi, Michelle (Tim) Sisson, Jeffrey Henchen, Jay (Jennifer) Henchen, Kate (Patrick) Whitman, Kristen (Joseph)...
Larry D. Hagemeier
Apr 29, 2023
Larry Hagemeier passed away peacefully at home at age 86 surrounded by family and all their love on April 29th, 2023.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Virginia, of Rochester, NY; son, Kirk (Tammy) Hagemeier of Centreville, Virginia; and daughter Kristin (Joseph) Fiannaca of Rochester, NY; five grandchildren, Carrie and Brayden Hagemeier of Centreville, Virginia; Ryan, Katie...
Eleonore Gretzinger
Apr 27, 2023
Eleonore Gretzinger
Passed away April 27th 2023, at age 95. She is predeceased by husband Anton; brother Vadym Popow, Father Nickoli and stepmother Natalia.
She is survived by her son Nicholas (Cynthia) Gretzinger; nephew Michael Popow and niece Olga Carey.
Eleonore was an active parishioner of The Holy Ascension of Christ Orthodox Church.
Panachida will be held TONIGHT at Holy Ascension of Christ...
Jane E. Schmitt
Apr 22, 2023
Rochester, New York, Jane Elizabeth Schmitt entered into eternal peace on April 22, 2023 at the age of 101. She was pre-deceased by her devoted parents, William J. Schmitt and Lillian (Schnitzer) Schmitt, loving brothers, Charles W. Schmitt and William C. Schmitt, beloved Sister-in-Laws, Edna (Grover) Schmitt and Mary Elizabeth (Crouch) Schmitt, nephew Charles “Chuck” (Patricia) Schmitt, and niece Elizabeth...
Gregory M. Williams
Apr 21, 2023
Gregory M. Williams
Passed unexpectedly on 4/21/2023. Greg is predeceased by his parents Vincent J. and Grace J. Williams. Greg is survived by his sister Joan Williams, nephew James (Statia Hafer) and their son Max, niece Katherine Rossi McCoy (Bradley McCoy) and their daughter Burke. Greg also had two daughters.
Greg was a lifelong parishioner at Mother of Sorrows and a...
