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William Perez
Dec 5, 2017
William "Beaver" PerezRochester - December 5, 2017. Survived by his daughter, Tasha Brayer; brother, Orlando (Donna) Perez; 3 grandchildren.Friends may call Friday 4-7 at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta).
Mary Leach
Nov 29, 2017
Mary A. LeachGreece - Went home to be with the Lord November 29, 2017. Survived by her loving husband, Delmar of 66 years; children, Michael, Thomas (Yvonne Pensgen), Daniel (Patricia), Maryellen (Tim) Ford, Peter, Patrice (Scott) Wells, Aileen Leach, Anne (Shane) Dutinger; 32 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Brett; sister, Kathleen Ignatowski; nieces and nephews. The family would like to...
Marguerite Holihan
Nov 26, 2017
Marguerite T. (nee Timmons) HolihanRochester - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the age of 91 with her loving husband at her side. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Jean; and brothers, Charles and Ross. She is survived by John, her husband of 59 years; nieces, nephews and their families as well as several cousins. Marguerite graduated...
Job King
Nov 22, 2017
Job J. KingRochester - Died November 22, 2017.Born in Knoxville, Tennessee July 18, 1980, but largely raised in Rochester, Job worked in several Rochester area establishments as a cook or barkeep. A lover of family, food, and fun, Job could find or fix all of these. He is survived by mother, Gloria Beer of Richmond, Va. and brother, Josh of...
Dolores Helfer
Nov 6, 2017
Helfer, Dolores M.Greece: November 6, 2017. Survived by her children, Scott Helfer, Diane (John) Klafehn; grandchildren, Casey Hopkins & Julia (Chad) Hopkins, Matthew (Steph) Klafehn, Meghan (Olando) Hanson; 6 great-grandchildren.Friends may attend her Memorial Service 1PM Saturday at the Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd.
Raymond Grills
Nov 5, 2017
Grills, Raymond M.Ontario, NY: It is with great sadness the family Raymond Michael Grills announces his passing on November 5, 2017 after a courageous cancer battle at the age of 80. Ray was born and raised in Cobourg, Canada. In 1967 he relocated to Rochester, NY and became a member of Local 13 where he worked as a steamfitter until...
Mary Marello
Nov 4, 2017
Marello, Mary A.Los Angeles, CA: Peacefully passed away on November 4, 2017. Predeceased by her husband, William Marello Sr. Survived by her children, William Jr. (Christine) Marello, Lynne (James) Lotta, Cindy (Robert) DiMeo, Ted (Diane) Marello; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Rose DiGennaro; many nieces & nephews.No prior calling hours. Friends may attend her Funeral Mass, 9:30 AM Monday, November...
Thomas Bullen
Nov 4, 2017
Bullen, Thomas W.Greece: On November 4, 2017 at age 63 after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his mother, Connie; father, Jack and brother, David. Survived by his wife, Geanene; sister, Barbara; several sisters and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews; and 3 great-nieces and nephews.He will be missed deeply by many family and friends, especially his devoted wife....
Anthony Shields
Nov 1, 2017
Shields, Anthony C.Greece: November 1, 2017. Predeceased by his father, Charles Shields, Jr.; Survived by his parents, Lisa and Tom Smith; daughter, Lola Shields; brothers, Gary, Jacob, Matthew, Joshua, T.J. & Timmy; sister, Gianna; niece, Faith and nephew, Gary IV; grandparents, Lou & Cheryl Waters, Marie Federation & Anne Smith; great-grandmothers, Lydia Martin, Barbara Patchin & Pauline Vermette; aunts, uncles...
Thomas Whatford
Nov 1, 2017
Whatford, Thomas J.Greece: November 1, 2017. He is predeceased by his father, Howard; his brother, Tim; and his niece, Val. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Pettis) Whatford; his mother, Janet Whatford and son, Kristoffer Piper.Thomas was a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School and then went on to MCC before graduating from RIT. He worked for T.H. Herman Inc.Friends...
Cornelia Cottrone
Oct 31, 2017
Cottrone, Cornelia "Birdie"Greece: Peacefully October 31, 2017. Predeceased by her husband, Anthony and sister, Mary Kramer. Survived by her son, Thomas (Shirley); daughter, Eileen (Lester) Johnson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Cottrone, Andrea (Joe) Garlock, Vicki (Sean) Foley, Trisha (Mark) Lusco, Heather Gostling; 7 great-grandchildren; nephew, Calvin (Gail) Bonaldi; nieces, Carla (Gary Johnson) Bonaldi, Karen Vanderstyne.Friends may attend her Funeral Mass, 9:30 Thursday...
Theodore Kaminski
Oct 29, 2017
Kaminski, Theodore R.Greece: October 29, 2017, at age 91. Predeceased by nephew, John. Survived by niece, Lori (Tom); nephews, Stephen (Laurie), Ted (Tammy); great nephews, Teddy, Nicholas, Dylan; son, Larry (Lisa); grandchildren, Larry, Annalis.Friends may attend Memorial Mass, 9:30 November 17th at St. Theodore's Church. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the U of R...
Liane Dobkowitz
Oct 29, 2017
Dobkowitz, Liane E.Greece: October 29, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Gerd; and her daughter, Monica (Paul) Skibickyj; grandchildren, Sarah and Emily; nephew, Ulrich Borsberg.Friends may call Wednesday 10-11:00 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English & Latta) immediately followed by Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment, Riverside Cemetery.
Joseph Lenihan
Oct 27, 2017
Lenihan, Joseph D.Greece: October 27, 2017. Survived by his sisters, Marie Chiappetta and Kathleen Dawicki; brother, Thomas (June) Lenihan.Funeral Service and Interment at White Haven Memorial Park will be held privately.
Anne Phipps
Oct 26, 2017
Phipps, Anne N. (Shaw) (Priestley)Rochester: October 26, 2017. Predeceased by her parents, Fred & Mabel Shaw; sister, Eileen Shaw Butler; husband, Eddie Phipps; infant son, Timothy Priestley. Survived by her children, Rachel Priestley, Nancy (Douglas) Sawyer, Lynnmarie (Timothy) Weeks, Scott Priestley, Robert Priestley; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Karen) Shaw; nieces & nephews.Friends may call Monday 10AM-1:30PM at the...
David Secours
Oct 26, 2017
Secours, David LouisRochester: At age 84 was called by the Lord on October 26, 2017. Predeceased by his daughter, Anne Murty, January 2017. Survived by his wife, Mary (Tomasso); his children, Cathy (Bob) Lacy of Herndon, VA, Karen (Dave) Pickering of Green Valley, AZ, Molly Secours of Nashville, TN, Michael (Mary) Secours of Montpieler, VA and his son-in-law, John (Jack)...
Donald Gregg
Oct 26, 2017
Gregg, Donald T.Greece: Peacefully October 26, 2017 at age 99. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years Frances and son R.T. He is survived by his children; Donna (Warren) Hasman, John (Korina) Gregg, Brian (Lisa) Gregg of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren Julie (Kris) Hall, Rebecca, Mark Hasman, Katie (Chris) Vincent, Franmarie (Sam) Metzler, David (Amber) Gregg, Josie (Colt) Kraft, Jessica, Donald...
