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John Turpack

John Turpack

Oct 19, 2014

Turpack, John Rochester: October 19, 2014. Age 94. Graveside Service Friday Oct 24th at 11am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville NY. No prior calling. -

Frank Borawski

Frank Borawski

Oct 6, 2014

Borawski, Frank Irondequoit: October 6, 2014. Age 84. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather. Predeceased by his wife, Adele; brother, Hatch. Survived by son, Todd; daughter, Diane (Mike) Sypniewski; grandchildren, TJ and Paul Borawski, & Ryann Sypniewski; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ryder, and Beau Borawski; brothers, John (Marilyn), Al; sister, Jean (Mario) Bossarelli; dear relatives, friends, and good neighbors. Frank served proudly in the...

Albert Braverman

Albert Braverman

Sep 30, 2014

Braverman, Albert Rochester: September 30, 2014. Age 81. Survived by family and friends. Friends may call at Thomas, Friday 10/3 from 12-1pm, immediately followed by interment Riverside Cemetery.

Robert Bloom

Robert Bloom

Sep 25, 2014

Bloom, Robert A. Rochester: Passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014, at age 66. Predeceased by his father, Robert D. in 1999 and his loving wife, Bobbi, in 2010. He is survived by his mother, Sally Bloom; sons, Mason (Brittany) and Matthew (Chelsea Allen) Bloom; grandson, Dante; and sister, Patricia (David) Prusak. He also leaves behind two nephews, a niece, and...

Shirley Decamilla

Shirley Decamilla

Sep 25, 2014

DeCamilla, Shirley (Ras) Charlotte: September 25, 2014. Age 86. Predeceased by husband, Jimmy. Survived by daughters, Cheryl (Paul) Magee, Carol (Scott) Parker; grandchildren, Karen (Sean), Christopher (Nikki), Adam (Nikki), Michael; great-grandson, Aidan; sister, Maryann Giesleman; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thanks to VNS Hospice for their compassionate care. Family & friends may call at Thomas Sunday 9/28,...

Anita Werner

Anita Werner

Sep 20, 2014

Werner, Anita M. (Thompson) Greece: September 20, 2014. Survived by her sister, Janice Rickermann; niece, Katrina; nephew, Seth; her former husband, Kevin Werner. Memorial Visitation will be at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Thursday 25th, 1-3pm. Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc. 4545 Lake Avenue Rochester NY 14612

Christine Pisciotta

Christine Pisciotta

Sep 18, 2014

Pisciotta, Christine H. Charlotte: May 14, 1950 - September 18, 2014. Predeceased by parents, Salvatore & Virginia; brother, Daniel. Survived by loving son, Justin; brothers, Ron sisters, Debbie & Marilyn; several nieces & nephews; dear relatives & friends. Services Private. -

Marvin Zemel Sr.

Marvin Zemel Sr.

Sep 5, 2014

Zemel, Marvin J. Sr. Charlotte: September 5, 2014. Age 91. Predeceased by his wife, Loretta. Survived by children, Susan (David) Hastings, Marvin Jr, Gary, Diane (Emilio) Savina, Mark; grandchildren, Crystal (Phil) DeMay, Tony, Catherine, & Christina Savina, Lynette Stetson, Donald Hastings; brother, Walter (Clara) Zemel; nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Special thanks to the Fairport VFW. Marv is a retiree...

James Bullard

James Bullard

Aug 29, 2014

Bullard, James M. Rochester: August 29, 2014. Age 89. Predeceased by sisters, Nancy Hartt, Margery Bullard; nephew, John Hartt. Survived by nieces and nephew, Diane (Kenneth) Smith, Thomas (Annmarie) Hartt, Roberta (Don) Williams, Anne Cherry; many dear relatives and friends. Retiree of Stromberg-Carlson. James was a WWII Army Veteran and was a Prisoner of War for 9 months. Graveside Service,...

James Baker

James Baker

Aug 27, 2014

Baker, James W. Rochester: August 27, 2014. Age 58. Predeceased by his parents, John & Loretta Baker. Survived by siblings, Jeff, Judy Ross, Joe, Mary Geogebeur, Joyce Widera, John (Jackie); several nieces and nephews; and his ARC of Monroe family. Family & friends may call at Thomas, Friday, Sept. 5th, 6-8pm. Graveside Service Saturday, Sept. 6th, 11am, Riverside Cemetery. Please...

Benjamin O'Brien

Benjamin O'Brien

Aug 26, 2014

O\'Brien, Benjamin Stephen Charlotte: August 26, 2014 at age 87. Son of the late Stephen C. and Caroline Ockenden O\'Brien. A skilled craftsman and ship\'s carpenter, Ben was a lifelong resident of Charlotte and an avid sailor. Past member of the Newport Yacht Club and a current member of the Rochester Yacht Club. Ben was a volunteer at the Charlotte...

Leo Kelly

Leo Kelly

Aug 24, 2014

Kelly, Leo Rochester: August 24, 2014. Age 67. Predeceased by his brother, Eddie Dreschmitt. Survived by his nieces, nephews and ARC of Monroe family. Graveside Service Friday 11am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville NY. - Approximate address for Oatka Cemetery is 411 Scottsville-Mumford Road, Scottsville NY.

Alice Bianchi

Alice Bianchi

Aug 21, 2014

Bianchi, Alice A. (Pires) Greece: August 21, 2014. Age 93. Predeceased by husband, Philip (1975); son, Glenn; sisters, Joaquina & Isabel Pires, Mary Bednarz, Virginia Scheuch, Julia Wallace; brother, Mani Pires. Survived by sons, Philip grandchildren, Angela & Glen (their mother and special family friend, Jody Brennan); great-grandchildren, Caleb sister, Laura Pires; brothers, Anthony & Joseph (Nancy) Pires; many nieces,...

Teresa Higgs

Teresa Higgs

Aug 18, 2014

Higgs, Teresa J. (Pietzold) Rochester: August 18, 2014. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday August 23, 2014 at 10am, at St. Marks Church, 54 Kuhn Rd. No prior calling. (Please direct floral deliveries to the church.)

Noreen Turkington

Noreen Turkington

Aug 12, 2014

Turkington, Noreen (Alessi) Rochester: November 11, 1941-August 12, 2014. Predeceased by her parents, Shirley & Sam Alessi; sister, Shirley Lombardo (Alessi). Survived by son, Sammy Schiano; sister, Petrina Alessi; brother, David Alessi; many nieces and nephews. Services private.

Monica Kermis

Monica Kermis

Aug 7, 2014

Kermis, Monica B. Rochester: August 7, 2014. Age 101. Predeceased by husband, Andrew; daughter, Nancy; son, Edward; Monica is the last of 8 siblings; Joseph Bassett, Mary Collins, Helen Wintercorn, Loretta Streb, Peggy McCarthy, Thomas Bassett, Catherine Neu; sister-in-law, Shirley Wohlganger; many nieces & nephews. Survived by daughter, Karen VanSwearingen; son, Gerard \"Jerry\" Kermis; grandson, Mark VanSwearingen; many nieces and...

Bryan Garverick

Bryan Garverick

Aug 6, 2014

Garverick, Bryan Charles Charlotte: Passed away on August 6, 2014. Bryan was born in Urbana, Illinois...March 23, 1965. He lived at Champaign (Illinois), Amherst (NY), and Rochester (NY.) A creative person, Bryan was an artist with paintsand also a musician who played the guitar and synthesizer. He was well liked by friends, and had a good sense of humor. He...

Mary Cooper

Mary Cooper

Aug 6, 2014

Cooper, Mary Rochester: August 6, 2014. Age 84. Survived by her friends at Shire at Culverton and Catholic Family Center. Graveside Service will be held Monday 1pm, Riverside Cemetery. Please meet at gate, no prior calling.

Larry Kelly

Larry Kelly

Jul 27, 2014

Kelly, Larry G. Rochester: Oct 14, 1953-July 27, 2014, at age 60. He was employed for 16 years with VOA, until his illness. He is survived by his brothers, sisters, nieces, & nephews; very special friend Sharron Smith. Graveside Services will be held at Lincoln Cemetery ,Columbia SC, on Saturday August 16th at 3pm.

James Eck

James Eck

Jul 24, 2014

Eck, James A. Rochester: Suddenly, July 24, 2014 at age 59. Survived by his ARC of Monroe family. Graveside Service Tuesday 9:30am, Oatka Cemetery in Scottsville, NY.

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