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Lisa Elizabeth Speciale

Lisa Elizabeth Speciale

Oct 2, 2023

Rochester: Survived by her brother, Bill (Diane); niece, Jessica; brother John (Tracey); sister, Tracy nephew, David Haka (Karin Tolle); many dear relatives & friends. Inurnment Thursday October 12, 2023, 11am Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. 

Edward Evans

Edward Evans

Sep 21, 2023

Rochester: Graveside Service will be held Tuesday Sept 26 1pm, Riverside Cemetery. Please meet at the cemetery gate at 12:50pm to form a procession to the grave.  No prior calling.

Marilyn B Brown

Marilyn B Brown

Sep 15, 2023

Charlotte: September 15, 2023 at age 64.  Survived by her loving family. Graveside Service, Monday Sept 25, 2023 at 1130am, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Please meet at the Lake Ave main gate at 1115am to form a procession to the location.  No prior calling.

Catherine Callaghan

Catherine Callaghan

Sep 14, 2023

Rochester: September 14, 2023 at the age of 84.  Survived by her sons, daughter, and grandchildren and family.  Services were held privately at Grove Place Cemetery. 

Susan D Ristagno

Susan D Ristagno

Sep 9, 2023

Rochester: September 9, 2023 at the age of 80.  Predeceased by her parents Carl & Fay. Survived by her brother Nick (Patti) of TX; and friends at Hudson Housing for Seniors, formerly ILS. Graveside Service Wednesday Sept 13th 130PM Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Section South 47. Please meet at cemetery gate on Lake Avenue office side at 1:15pm. Procession from gate...

Barry Varga

Barry Varga

Sep 6, 2023

Rochester: September 6, 2023.  Son of Kenneth and Darlene Varga.  Graveside Service, Monday April 22, 10am, Riverside Cemetery.  Please meet at cemetery gate at 950am.

Margaret C. Ange

Margaret C. Ange

Jul 25, 2023

July 25, 2023 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her husband Vincent; parents, John & Mary Capezzuto; brothers, Patrick & Dominic. Survived by her loving children, MaryEllen, David, and Susan; grandchildren, Jacob & Joshua; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Margaret was a Rochester City School District high school math teacher for over 30 years. After retirement she enjoyed traveling,...

Kathy  H.  Paris

Kathy H. Paris

Jul 25, 2023

July 25, 2023, at the age of 72. Predeceased by her parents Joseph Sr, & H. Lucille; brother, Andy. Survived by her brothers, Joseph Jr, Jim (Meg); sister, Peggy (Mark); sister in law, Jane; niece & nephew, Angela & Jimmy; best friend, Lisa (Mark) Rosa; dear friends, Rob & Chelsea Wissinger, Marc & Tracy Higgins, Darrell Morgan; BrightStar German Shepard...

Elaine Mary Vogt

Elaine Mary Vogt

Jul 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Robert (1974). Survived by her daughter, Clare (Jerry) Eden; sons, Robert (Joel) Vogt, Mark (Robin) Vogt; grandchildren, Caitlin (Jake), Emily, Devin, Mikayla, Camryn, Maya; great grandchildren, Sam & John; brothers, Colin (Jan) Monteith, Richard Vogt; many relatives and friends.

Elaine aka Grandma V was loved by all. She enjoyed...

Judith  H. Lucas

Judith H. Lucas

Jul 8, 2023

July 8, 2023 at age of 80. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Predeceased by her brother, Michael Hauck. Survived by her children, Steven (Nancy) Lucas and Jennifer (John) Beseau; dear friend, Mark; grandchildren, Nicole, Casey (Andrew), David, Jaclyn (Jeremy) and Emily; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Ellouise, Oliver, Owen and Colter; brothers, Peter Hauck and John (Nancy) Hauck; sisters, Sharyn Carroll, Lynn...

Dawn M. Glidden

Dawn M. Glidden

May 29, 2023

Rochester: May 29, 2023 at the age of 55. Predeceased by her sister Debbie. Survived by her daughter, Ashley Glidden; son, Anthony English; mother, Emily Gray; sisters, Nancy and Robin; brothers, Gordon, Greg (Shawn), Terry, and Steven; many nieces and nephews.

   Family and friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Saturday June 3rd from 2pm-4pm. 

Gerald F. Laine

Gerald F. Laine

May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023, at the age of 83. Predeceased by his parents; brother, David R. Laine. Survived by his daughter, Tara; sons, Jeffrey & Jerome; sister, Joyce A. Laine; three grandchildren.

Graveside Service Wednesday May 17th, 11am, White Haven Memorial Park.

Irma Marciano

Irma Marciano

May 4, 2023

May 4th, 2023 at the age of 101. Predeceased by husband, Albert Sr; sons, James and Albert Jr; parents, Vincenzo & Emedia Filippini; sisters, Mary, Camilla "Amy", Yolanda "Lani", and Anna, mother of Michael, Deborah, Booth. Irma is survived by her devoted grandson, Michael (Venessa); great grandson, Eian; daughter in law, Beth (Rist) Marciano; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Hildegard Mitchell

Hildegard Mitchell

Apr 28, 2023

March 24, 1927 - April 28, 2023. Predeceased by husband, John; son, Bob; brothers, Tony, Bob, Ludwig, Francis, Herbie; sister, Liz. Survived by her daughters, Meg (Phil), Betsy (John), Grace, Ginny (Tom), Joanna (Steve); son, Jim (Donna); 17 grandchildren, Pattie (Vin) Colletta, John Anthony, Kate (Stan) Jovovic, Sharon (Dean) DaVee, Carrie (Timmy) Lampman, David Lampman, Brian Lampman, Emily (Brandon) Drake,...

John S. May

John S. May

Apr 16, 2023

April 16, 2023 at the age of 92. Predeceased by his wife, Edna; sister, Ruth Ann May. Survived by his sons, Michael (Heidy), Greg (Deb); grandchildren, Nicole (Travis) Spink, Derek & Owen May; great grandchild Tyson Spink; sister, Shirley (James) Oliver; many relatives & friends.

Graveside Service Thursday April 20th 2pm, Riverside Cemetery. Please gather at the cemetery gate at 1:45pm....

Battista Carrozzi

Battista Carrozzi

Apr 11, 2023

Rochester: April 11, 2023 at the age of 51. Predeceased by his father, Ugo. Survived by his mother, Lina; brother, Ezio (Alli); nephew, Luciano; many relatives & friends. 

Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels, Sunday April 16th from 1-4pm. Funeral Mass, Monday 10am, Holy Cross Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions directed to...

Shirley A. Pealo

Shirley A. Pealo

Apr 5, 2023

Shirley was born on May 9th, 1942 to Imogene and Earl Lloyd in Rochester, NY and passed peacefully on April 5th, 2023 in her 80th year. Raised in the backdrop of Highland Park and an avid sports fan, she spent much of her youth playing baseball and ice skating and many more supporting all of her son’s sports endeavors thru...

Sarah Glasgow

Sarah Glasgow

Apr 1, 2023

Rochester: April 1 2023, at the of 77.  Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Mary Hightower. Survived by her sister, Bertha Marie Hightower-Palmer of Orlando Fl; brother, David Stubes.  A graveside service was held on April 7, 2023 at 11am at Riverside Cemetery 

Richard G. Ambeau

Richard G. Ambeau

Mar 29, 2023

March 29, 2023 at age 64. Predeceased by his parents, Richard & Agnes Ambeau; brother in law, Patrick Cassotta. Survived by his loving wife Chelly; children, Kristie (Mike) Rivoli, Richelle, Ricky; grandchildren, Michael (Alyssya), Brandon, & Mikenna Rivoli, Hayli & Kayli Halter; great-grandchild, Everly Rivoli; aunt, Andrea Ambeau; sister in laws, Nancy (Randy) Benedetto, Susan (Chris) Carroll, Mariann (Dave) Giglia;...

Peter C.  Spiro

Peter C. Spiro

Mar 24, 2023

Predeceased by his parents Christo & Vita. Survived by his family and friends. 

Visitation Thursday 1130am-12pm Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Mass to follow at 12pm.  Interment Pittsford Cemetery.

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