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Kenneth Harrison
Mar 31, 2022
Kenneth “Ken” D. HarrisonAfter 77 years of life, passed away on March 31, 2022. He is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sharon, son Brad (Kelly), son Andrew, daughter Caytie Bowser (Bryan), grandchildren Hope, Hattie, Hudson (Brad), Kendyl, and Tyler (Caytie and Bryan), brothers William Harrison (Mary) and Richard Harrison (Margie), brother and sister-in-law William and Diane Reddy, nieces...
Joseph Liccione
Mar 27, 2022
Passed away March 28, 2022. Predeceased by his cousin Gabriel Crissy. Survived by his parents Michael and Ann Liccione; sister Danielle; brothers Louis, Aaron, and Jason Crissy; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; friend Jayden.Friends may call Thursday 4-7 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral Mass 12:00pm Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church (Spencerport). In lieu...
Thomas P. Linzy
Mar 25, 2022
After a courageous battle with cancer, Thomas Perkins Linzy passed away on March 25th, 2022 in Rochester, NY at the age of 66. He is predeceased by his father Glenn and mother Genevieve Linzy. Survived by his loving wife Patty, children; Michael (Amber) Tornatore, Melissa (Sam) Connell, Tommy (Stephanie) Linzy, 6 grandchildren; Ashley, Nikole (Kasey), Cassandra, Tommy, Hailey, Michael, and...
Carmela Peluso
Mar 24, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2022 at age 96. She is predeceased by her husband Bartolomeo; brothers Gino & Salvatore DeRosa; sisters-in-law Josephine, Corradina and Carmela DeRosa. Survived by her children John (Rosa) Peluso and Rosa (Louis) D'Angelo; grandchildren Bartolomeo (Crystal), Carmelina, AJ (Ashley); great-grandchildren Alexia, Luka, Bianca, Gianluca, Sofia; brother Gaetano DeRosa; several nieces and nephews.Calling...
Mary A. D'Angelo
Mar 20, 2022
Rochester - Passed away on March 20, 2022 at age 92. She is predeceased by her husband Anthony and many brothers, sisters, and in-laws. Survived by her children; Louis (Rosa) D'Angelo, Lynn D'Angelo, Lisa (Joe) Mazzeo, Tony Tan; grandchildren AJ (Ashley) D'Angelo, Carly (John) Vinciquerra, Lauren Mazzeo, Anthony Tan, and Charlie Tan; special friend Cathy Tantillo, several nieces and nephews.Calling...
Catherine E. Culhane
Mar 19, 2022
Catherine E. Culhane “Kay” (nee Rombaut) 89, died peacefully on March 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Kay lived her life helping and caring for others as an RN and caregiver for the sick and elderly. Most importantly, she was always tirelessly and selflessly devoted to her family. She is preceded in death by the love of her life...
John F. Bonferraro
Mar 12, 2022
Greece - Passed away March 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his father John Bonferraro (passed away November 10, 2021). Survived by his mother, Carol; his sister Catherine Tomei; brother-in-law Andrew Tomei; nephew and niece Andrew and Alyssa Tomei; uncle and aunt Joe & Barb Cumbo; aunts Marie, Edie and Janice Bonferraro; many dear cousins...
Shirley Ann Mchail
Mar 10, 2022
Shirley Ann (nee Frye) McHail of Rochester NY (Town of Greece) died at home, peacefully on March 10th 2022 with loving Family at her side. Shirley was born to Glenn Rossiter Frye and Clara Jane (nee McAleese) Frye in Brownsville, PA on Nov 16, 1927. She was predeceased by her loving, dedicated husband of sixty-five years, Rex. She is survived...
Felix Kasperowicz
Mar 6, 2022
Greece - Passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2022. Predeceased by his brothers Chester Kasperowicz and Anthony Kasper. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Phyllis; children Lisa (Buddy) Marasco, Lori (Richard) Gaenzler, Lynn (Rich) DiBiase; grandchildren Amie, Melissa, Tyler, Anthony, Richard, Laura; siblings Bernie (Frances), Edward Kasper, Jeanette (Dave) Vacchetto, Michael (Angela).He was a devoted...
Frederick D. Schlitzer
Feb 27, 2022
Frederick Daniel Schlitzer. He was 75. Born and raised in Rochester, graduating from Sacred Heart Cathedral School and John Marshall High School, Fred (Dan to family) was a US Army veteran. After Officer Candidate School, served in Germany as a Russian translator; he was fluent in both German and Russian. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Rochester,...
Audrey Holm
Feb 25, 2022
Passed away February 25, 2022 at age 90. She is predeceased by her husband Paul Holm and grandson Phillip Heiler. Survived by her daughters Sue Holm, Lesley (Greg) Heiler and their son Mark (Kelly), Allison (Dan) King; son Eric (Shari) Holm and their children Matthew, Samantha (Nick), & Daniel; brother Robert (Sue) Douglass; sister-in-law Dorothy Sayles; several nieces and nephews.Family...
Janice M. Smith
Feb 25, 2022
Passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022 at age 89. She is predeceased by her husband James D. Smith Sr., and parents Arno & Anna Brockmann. Survived by sons James D. Jr. (Barbara) and Jeffery C. (Shelly); grandchildren Whitney (Jake Burge) Smith, Jordan (Elisha Nicosia) Smith, Janna (Jesus) Garcia, Dutch (Vanessa) Smith, Joe (Julianna) Smith, Josh (Chelsea) Smith, Julianna (Edgar)...
Nicholas Bianchi
Feb 25, 2022
Greece - Passed away on February 25, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents Rita & Nicholas A. Bianchi. Survived by his wife Carol; children Nicholas (Renee) & Michael (Jamie); grandchildren Donovan, Lilliana, Giulia, Nicky, Giavanna, & Angelina; sister Mary D'Ambrosio; several nieces and nephews; beloved dog Frankie.Services were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers...
Thomas Schoen
Feb 25, 2022
Greece - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 25, 2022. Predeceased by his grandson Brian Farmer and sister Jean Rogers. Survived by his wife of 65 years Joanne; children David (Lorri) Schoen, Virginia (Gary) Farmer, Greg (Gretchen) Schoen, James Schoen, Todd (Jennifer) Schoen; grandchildren Danielle, Nikki, Tim, Paul, Eric, Mark, Katie, Kari, Kimberly, Lindsey, Kelsey; great-grandchildren David,...
Patricia Stacy
Feb 22, 2022
Greece - Passed away February 22, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband William and brothers Alex & Sam. Survived by her children Deb (Tom) Shanley & Mark (Kim); grandchildren Christopher, Allison, Kaitlyn, Devyn, & Makenna; siblings Tony (Maryann) Coppola, Diane (Phil) Giardina, Marie Coppola, David Coppola, Jean Bacon; several nieces & nephews; and many dear friends.Calling hours will be...
Sheila A. Finewood
Feb 17, 2022
Sheila A. FinewoodRochester - Sheila Ann Finewood (O'Brien) Rochester – Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 at the age of 87 surrounded by loved ones. Sheila spent the last year of her life lovingly cared for at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Louise & Michel Lessard. With love and joy in our hearts and hers, she was...
