Local Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

Joseph M. MessmerRochester - Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019 at the age of 57. Survived by his children, Sarah (Michael) Reid, Benjamin (Bethany Frate) and Clayton; 3 brothers, his mother, Carol, and several nieces & nephews. Joe spent his life instilling love and strength in all people who had the pleasure of knowing him. His influence and legacy...

Jan 14, 2019

Nicholas J. Giambra Jr. GREECE - Passed away suddenly at the age of 60. Predeceased by his parents Nicholas and June. Survived by Jacqueline; children, James (Robin), Mallory and Samantha; grandchildren, Abriana and Easton; sisters, Linda (Mike) Dooley and Michele (Larry) Abreu; brother, Timothy (Mary); several nieces and nephews; many close friends and associates. Nick was loved by all. Friends...

Jan 11, 2019

Genevieve WheelerGreece - Passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 at age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Russell and daughter, Margaret. Survived by her children, Larry (Nancy), Robert (Marla); 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren.The family would like to thank the staff of Legacy at Maiden Park for their excellent and loving care they gave to Gen and her family.Friends...

Jan 10, 2019

Thomas J. ZilliouxGreece - January 10, 2019 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife, June. Survived by his children, Denise (Sean) Quigley, Karen (Thomas Kolb) Keefer, Debra (Rocco) Fiala, David Zillioux; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Thomas was a retiree of Rochester Telephone Company after 38 years of service. He held an amateur HAM...

Jan 9, 2019

Helen P. Michaels (Kliss)Greece - Went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2019. Predeceased by her husband, Eugene F. Michaels; son, Kevin Michaels. Survived by her son, Eugene Michaels; daughter, Diane (Joseph) Christie; grandsons, Joseph (Brandi) Christie and Kevin Christie; 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral Mass, Thursday 10 AM at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment, Holy...

Jan 7, 2019

Robert A. RickmanGreece - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 7, 2019 at the age of 85. Bob liked working with his father on the family farm, he also worked for the Town of Greece Water Department and retired from Xerox after 30 years. He leaves his loving wife, Sally, of 64 years; his daughters, Debra (Harold) Casey,...

Jan 4, 2019

Patrick J. TomassoSpencerport - January 4, 2019 at age 63. I am predeceased by my lovingly, missed and wonderful wife Deborah, remarkable parents Angelo and Sue, and sister Angela.I am survived by my amazing and kind siblings: Teresa (Lou) DeSisti, Sue, Barbara, David (Jean), Mary Louise (Rick) Papineau, Michael (Lori), Robert (Rita), Mary Jane (David) Schwan, and Jean Marie (Bill)...

Jan 2, 2019

George E. Mamo GREECE - 1/2/19 at 90 years old. Predeceased by his beloved son, George C. Mamo. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Annabelle "Annie"; daughters, Laurie Kinsella, Mary Kay (Peter) Zeppetella; 6 grandchildren; 6 great -gradchildren . George was an Army Korean War Veteran and a retiree of Eastman Kodak. He was an avid card player, mall...

Jan 1, 2019

Marilyn Pratt-Briggs "Ma Pratt" ROCHESTER - January 1,2019. Predeceased by Dutch Pratt; Survived by her husband, Ronald Briggs; children, DeLisa (Jamie) Pratt-Bell, Robert (Audrey) Pratt, Rick (Ginger) Pratt, David (Pam) Jermyn and Daniel (Betsy) Jermyn; step-children, Larry and Allen Briggs; grandchildren, Lynette, Rob Jr., Jimmy, Joey, Nicole, Jaina, Michael, Danielle, R.J., Josh, Jessica, Jennifer, Candice, Dan and Jenna; several great-grandchildren;dear...

Dec 31, 2018

Janet T. WilliamsGreece - December 31, 2018. Predeceased by her husband, Edward Williams and daughter-in-law, Glenda Williams. Survived by her loving children, Jeffrey (Christine) William of LA, Kim and Todd Williams of TX; grandchildren, Kelly, Jennifer, Keith, Aron (Kerri-Lynn) Williams; great-granddaughter, Finley Rae; brother, John Mallon.Friends may call Sunday 2-5 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral, 777 Long Pond Rd. Funeral Mass, Monday...

Dec 26, 2018

Janet E. Whatford (Tilley)Greece - December 26, 2018 at age 90. Born in Buffalo July 23, 1928. Predeceased by husband, Howard; sons, Tom and Tim; granddaughter, Valerie Whatford. Survived by her brother, Jack Tilley of IL; daughter-in-law, Susan Whatford; grandchildren, Kristoffer Piper and Marybeth Whatford. Janet was a longtime member of Wildwood Golf Club, a Phys Ed teacher at Rush-Henrietta...

Dec 26, 2018

Thomas F. LillGreece - Passed peacefully, December 26, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Marilyn (Gebhardt). Survived by his devoted children, Shawn (Leeann), Shannon and Shane (Adriane); also survived by siblings, Douglas, Linda Zukauskas and Lori (Tom) Cutt; along with his cherished grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Tom will...

Dec 25, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

Irene Ventzos (Primikirios)Greece - Fell asleep unto the Lord, December 22, 2018. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas and beloved baby son, Christos 'Bouli'; brothers and sisters, Ioannis, Randos, Pantelis, Maria and Evdokia. Survived by her daughters, Ethel DiGiugno, Sylvia Bauer and Christina Ventzos; grandchildren, Niki, Hanna, Chrissie Tsiamouras, Erika, Jessika and Erinn Bauer; great-grandchildren, Jaclyn, Jayden and Miles; sister,...

Dec 22, 2018

James H. WigtonGreece - December 22, 2018 at home after a lengthy illness at age 70. Predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Fortunato. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; loving children, Heather (Jeremy) Shaw, Brian (Marsha) and Andrew (Kristi); grandchildren, Madeline, Ethan, Jackson, Josephine, Paloma, Zoey and Natalie; brother, Tom (Fran) Wigton; sister, Paula (Bill) Mosman; sisters-in-law, Joan (Art)...

Dec 18, 2018

Decemebr 18th, 2018- Taisa is survived by her brother Nikolaj, nephews Andy Sobolew and Anatol (Sharon) Sobolew.Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday at Protection of the Mother of God Church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Dec 10, 2018

Arlene D. JonesBatavia/Hamburg - December 10, 2018 at age 87. Predeceased by her husband, Bert. Survived by her daughters, Linda Jones of Batavia, NY, Judith Jones-O'Haver of Phoenix, AZ, Margaret (William) Jones-Carey of Hamburg, NY; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon (John) Schaller of Westmoreland, NY. Arlene was a former volunteer at Crossroads House in Batavia.Friends may attend her Funeral...

Dec 8, 2018

Barry R. Fitzgerald GREECE - December 8, 2018, at age 69. Pre-deceased by his 1st wife, Maureen. Survived by his wife, Linda; children, Michael (Karen) Fitzgerald, Christine Fitzgerald, Sara Fitzgerald, Jessica Brown, Nicole Brown; grand-children, Bryce, Reagan and Michael Jr.; several brothers, sisters & in-laws; many nieces, nephews & friends. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Friends may call Wednesday 4-7...

Dec 7, 2018

Michael ChrzanGreece - December 7, 2018. Survived by his mother, Marie and family in France.Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Dec 4, 2018

Richard L. DeTaeyeRochester - December 4, 2018. Survived by his wife, Patricia (Gardner) DeTaeye; daughters, Claire V. DeTaeye, Lorraine J. DeTaeye; step-children, Craig DeYoung (Deborah), Michael DeYoung (Elise), Linda Boglione (Greg), Todd DeYoung (Karen), Barbara McDowell (Lewis), Deborah Derleth (John); 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by step-son, Steven DeYoung. Richard was a member of the Hudson Essex Terraplane (HET)...