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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.

Ermine A Canty

Ermine A Canty

Mar 21, 2023

March 21, 2023, at the age of 65. She was a loving mother and known for her sense of humor. She had a great love of music and concerts, and a skill in arts and drawing. She loved pets and had dogs thru -out her life. She is predeceased by her mother Gloria Lynch; sister Lisa Lynch; and former husband...

Samuel Taylor Gaiteri

Samuel Taylor Gaiteri

Mar 18, 2023

Born October 10th 1956. Passed quietly in his sleep on March 18th 2023 at age 66. He is survived by his oldest brother, Charles Anthony (Donna Lee); youngest brother, Alan Patrick (Nicholas); longtime companion, Rochelle Lieberman, several cousins, including Scott Diem, who he was very close to.

Sammy was affiliated with the Arc of Monroe County for several years and was...

John Louis Grosshans

John Louis Grosshans

Mar 17, 2023

Born October 4,1933; passed away surrounded by family March 17, 2023. John resided in and near Charlotte, NY -- a lifelong Lakesider. He was predeceased by parents Raymond "Dutch" Grosshans and Thema Fien Grosshans, and by brothers Raymond A. and Joel A. As a young man, he worked for his parents delivering ice and coal, selling Christmas trees, and supporting...

Gina M.  Tucker

Gina M. Tucker

Mar 16, 2023

March 16, 2023, age 49. Predeceased by her father, John D. Volkmar. Survived by her son, Hunter Geary; mother, Patricia Tucker; sister, Dawn (Adam) Lynch; nieces & nephew.

Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels,  Saturday March 25th from 10am-12pm. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Bryan S.  Moore

Bryan S. Moore

Mar 10, 2023

Rochester: March 10, 2023 at the age of 62. Born to Harold & Betty Moore. Graveside Service Wednesday November 1, 2023, Riverside Cemetery 9am. Please meet at the cemetery gate at 850am to form a procession to the grave.

Thomas Judge Keenan

Thomas Judge Keenan

Feb 25, 2023

Greece: February 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Predeceased by his sister, Mary; brothers, John "Bud", Bill (Order of Friars Minor), Robert "Bob".

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanette; son Sean (Quan); granddaughters, Samantha, Allison; brother, Jim; several nieces & nephews.

Family & friends may call at Thomas Funeral Chapels,  Monday March 6th from 5-7pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday...

Gilberto Ortiz

Gilberto Ortiz

Feb 24, 2023

Feb 24, 2023 at age 83. He was a resident at The Hurlbut for over 10 years; he shared a special bond with his caregivers. Graveside Service Wednesday March 1st, 11am, Riverside Cemetery

Jannie Ruth Woods

Jannie Ruth Woods

Feb 23, 2023

Jannie Ruth Woods

"Blessed by the Best"

February 23, 2023. Predeceased by her husband, Odell L. Woods (1991). Survived by her daughters, Latisha Woods, Shyquain Woods, Joelisa Woods; grandchildren, Laron Jr, Chace, La'Layzia, Tyazia, Semaj, Gracie, Carmelo, Kayleena, Katana, Kaseem Jr, Kehlani; many nieces and nephews. Ms. Woods was a long time beautician in Rochester. A member of the New Bethel Church...

Eugene Thompson

Eugene Thompson

Feb 18, 2023

Graveside Service Tuesday March 12, 11am Riverside Cemetery. Meet at gate 10:50am. Services entrusted to Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Baudy Mason

Baudy Mason

Feb 15, 2023

Rochester: February 15, 2023.  Graveside Service Monday July 24, 2023, Riverside Cemetery, 1030am.  Please meet the cemetery gate at 1015am.

Alice Maida

Alice Maida

Feb 5, 2023

Rochester: February 5, 2023.  Graveside Service, Riverside Cemetery, Monday January 8, 2024, 10am.  Please meet the main cemetery gate at 950am to form a procession to the grave site. No prior calling

Steven J.  Dronzewski

Steven J. Dronzewski

Feb 3, 2023

Rochester: February 3, 2023 at the age of 59.  Predeceased by his parents, Leo and May; brothers, Ronald and Leon; sister, Linda.  Survived by his nephew, Jason Dronzewski; sister-in-law, Diane Dronzewski; very close friend, Miss Lew; longtime friend, Lisa Falardeau; the Penny Arcade faithful; and dear relatives and friends.

Steve loved music (and spent some time as the Penny Arcade DJ). ...

Winifred Lisuzzo

Winifred Lisuzzo

Feb 2, 2023

Born April 12, 1935 in the United Kingdom. Passed away February 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Graveside Service Tuesday Feb 28th at Riverside Cemetery 11:30am.

Dorothy M Sanna

Dorothy M Sanna

Jan 20, 2023

Charlotte: Passed January 20, 2023. She is survived by three sons, Mario (Roseann); grandson, Dominick (Jamie); great -grandsons, Edison & Archer; grandson, Mario Jr; son, Michael (Diane); granddaughter, Laurie (Tony) Halsey; great -grandsons, Alec Dean, Nolan Dean; son, John C.; grandson, John Joseph (Sheena), great-granddaughters, Teagan, Gianna; grandson, Jamie (Sarah); nieces, & many friends.

Dorothy worked as a waitress / prep...

Shirley Griffin

Shirley Griffin

Jan 11, 2023

“I can do all things through Him, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Shirley was a woman of great faith and strong spirit. She passed away peacefully on January 11, surrounded by people who loved and cared for her, at age 83.

Shirley had a presence that drew people in. She loved listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes with her headphones on, and people...

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