IN MEMORY and in honor OF THOSE WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US BUT ARE DEARLY REMEMBERED.
Tribute Video to Dave Gerew
Greece, NY: David R. Gerew passed away with family close by his side, September 4, 2021. David is predeceased by his father, Gerald Gerew; mother, Marion Gerew DeWitt; sisters: Celia Goforth, Patricia Colangelo; Jean Stover and Shirley Lombardo; brother, Edward Gerew. He is survived by his sister, Judi (Don) Benham; sister-in-law, Judi Gerew and many loving nieces and nephews.
David served his country proudly, as well as his community, in the United States Airforce. He is a Vietnam Veteran and a retired Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy. He loved helping people at any time working as a driver for the State Farm Help Truck 103. Member of the American Legion Riders Greece Post 468 and the Patriot Guard. Proudly worked with the Rochester Americans Hockey Organization, former bus driver. Dave was noted for his extra firm handshakes and his bear hugs, which will surely be missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VA Outreach Center or Monroe County Sheriffs Foundation, in his memory.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 13th at 11am at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Greece. Burial immediately to follow Falls Cemetery.
David served his country proudly, as well as his community, in the United States Airforce. He is a Vietnam Veteran and a retired Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy. He loved helping people at any time working as a driver for the State Farm Help Truck 103. Member of the American Legion Riders Greece Post 468 and the Patriot Guard. Proudly worked with the Rochester Americans Hockey Organization, former bus driver. Dave was noted for his extra firm handshakes and his bear hugs, which will surely be missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VA Outreach Center or Monroe County Sheriffs Foundation, in his memory.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 13th at 11am at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Greece. Burial immediately to follow Falls Cemetery.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNARD F. BALCERAK 1935 - 2018
GATES - PASSED PEACEFULLY MAY 6TH, 2018 AT AGE 83. PREDECEASED BY HIS BELOVED WIFE OF 51 YEARS, JUDITH; PARENTS, FLORIAN & JESSIE BALCERAK. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING SONS, JOSEPH (CARMELINA), STAN (ROBIN), MARK (ANNE) BALCERAK; DAUGHTER, MARY BALCERAK; GRANDCHILDREN, JESSE BALCERAK, JEREMIAH, NICHOLAS, STEPHEN AND PAUL BALCERAK, BERNARD JOSEPH BALCERAK, MADILINE HERRICK, BRANDON BOEKHOUT; MANY GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; BROTHER, JOSEPH H. BALCERAK; SISTER, KATHRYN HAYES; MANY COUSINS, NIECES & NEPHEWS.
GATES - PASSED PEACEFULLY MAY 6TH, 2018 AT AGE 83. PREDECEASED BY HIS BELOVED WIFE OF 51 YEARS, JUDITH; PARENTS, FLORIAN & JESSIE BALCERAK. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING SONS, JOSEPH (CARMELINA), STAN (ROBIN), MARK (ANNE) BALCERAK; DAUGHTER, MARY BALCERAK; GRANDCHILDREN, JESSE BALCERAK, JEREMIAH, NICHOLAS, STEPHEN AND PAUL BALCERAK, BERNARD JOSEPH BALCERAK, MADILINE HERRICK, BRANDON BOEKHOUT; MANY GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; BROTHER, JOSEPH H. BALCERAK; SISTER, KATHRYN HAYES; MANY COUSINS, NIECES & NEPHEWS.
Gregory J. Parina
St. Petersburg, FL/Greece - April 10, 2018. Predeceased by his parents, S. Joseph and Virginia; brother, Joseph. Survived by his children, Mark (Sinoun), Ryan (Nicole) and Steven; 4 grandchildren, Cameron, Gavin, Jace and Olivia; brother, Michael (Jane); sister, Sue (Joe) Quattrocchi; nieces and nephews. Greg proudly served for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
St. Petersburg, FL/Greece - April 10, 2018. Predeceased by his parents, S. Joseph and Virginia; brother, Joseph. Survived by his children, Mark (Sinoun), Ryan (Nicole) and Steven; 4 grandchildren, Cameron, Gavin, Jace and Olivia; brother, Michael (Jane); sister, Sue (Joe) Quattrocchi; nieces and nephews. Greg proudly served for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
John P "Jack" Nolan 1939 - 2018
Rochester- 78 passed away on Monday, August 6 at Rochester General Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Ginger who passed away in 2017; brothers Robert & Timothy.
Jack is survived by his siblings, Deborah (Terence) Reilly of Millsboro Delaware, Terrance (Barbara) Nolan of Rochester & Nancy (Neil) Collins of Estero Florida; stepchildren, Rick (Mary) Spiegel & Kim Algaridi; sister-in-law, Barbara Nolan; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
He was born in Rochester to the late John and Patricia Nolan. He graduated from West high school and served in the US Army. He retired from GSP Components in 2010. Jack was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, American Legion Greece Post 468, & Knights of Columbus.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday, August 10 at the New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Jack's Funeral Mass will
be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 11 at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave. With burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the:
American Legion Post 468
Wounded Warriors
344 Dorsey Road
Rochester, New York 14616
Richard J. "Dick" Dixon
Greece - September 24, 2018, at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Anna. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Judith Dixon; children, Tom (Kelly) Dixon & Margie (Jeff) Pierce; grandchildren, Andrew, Mallory & Luke; brother, John "Jack" (Joan) Dixon; several nieces & nephews. For more information, visit www.bartolomeo.com
Help us celebrate Richard's life during his visitation, 4-7 PM on Wednesday, September 26th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:30 am on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Honor Flight Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in Richard's memory.Richard J. "Dick" Dixon
Greece - September 24, 2018, at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Anna. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Judith Dixon; children, Tom (Kelly) Dixon & Margie (Jeff) Pierce; grandchildren, Andrew, Mallory & Luke; brother, John "Jack" (Joan) Dixon; several nieces & nephews. For more information, visit www.bartolomeo.com
Help us celebrate Richard's life during his visitation, 4-7 PM on Wednesday, September 26th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:30 am on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Honor Flight Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in Richard's memory.
Greece - September 24, 2018, at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Anna. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Judith Dixon; children, Tom (Kelly) Dixon & Margie (Jeff) Pierce; grandchildren, Andrew, Mallory & Luke; brother, John "Jack" (Joan) Dixon; several nieces & nephews. For more information, visit www.bartolomeo.com
Help us celebrate Richard's life during his visitation, 4-7 PM on Wednesday, September 26th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:30 am on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Honor Flight Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in Richard's memory.Richard J. "Dick" Dixon
Greece - September 24, 2018, at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Anna. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Judith Dixon; children, Tom (Kelly) Dixon & Margie (Jeff) Pierce; grandchildren, Andrew, Mallory & Luke; brother, John "Jack" (Joan) Dixon; several nieces & nephews. For more information, visit www.bartolomeo.com
Help us celebrate Richard's life during his visitation, 4-7 PM on Wednesday, September 26th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:30 am on Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be directed to Honor Flight Rochester, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692 in Richard's memory.
Dale James Cummings passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at age 69. Dale resided with his family in Hilton, New York. He was born on June 16, 1953, in Syracuse, New York to Francis (Scrappy) and Peggy Cummings. Dale is predeceased by his parents as well as his 1st wife Mary Orr-Cummings. Survived by his wife, Guadalupe “Lupe” of 20 years; children, Sean Cummings, Kerrin Cummings, Shannon (Mike Baccari) Cummings, Dorina (John) Hayes, and Jessica (Michael) Moore; grandchildren, Hailey Webb, Marie (Benjamin) Chernjavsky, Kathryn Hayes, Matthew Hayes, John Hayes, Lauren Hayes, Monica Hayes, Samantha Hayes, and Isabella Moore; great-grandchild, Felicity Chernjavsky; sisters, Judy (Cliff) Chetwin and Barb (Ellen Burns) Cummings; niece, Jeni Chetwin.
After graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy and worked as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in Texas. After the Navy, he worked at Cessna Aircraft and Smith-Corona as an apprentice Instrument Maker and later received the Journeyman Model Maker NYS Certification. He moved his family to Rochester to work for Eastman Kodak which later became ITT Space Systems, then Excelis Inc. He ultimately retired from Harris Corp. in 2013.
In 2020 he was contracted by Boeing Company supporting NASA and the Artemis rocket in Louisiana and Florida. Dale loved his job as much as he enjoyed his hobbies. Rochester General Hospital was his hospital of choice and regularly donated in support of the hospital.
Dale was a member of the American Legion and the Northstar Sportsman Club. His hobbies included woodworking, NASCAR, and auto mechanics, which of course must include those beautiful classic cars and motorcycles. He was a Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed target shooting, and loved traveling with his family.
Visitation for Dale will be on Sunday, November 6 from 1-4 pm at the funeral home, 15 West Ave., Spencerport. An Irish wake for Dale will be held on Sunday as well, at Clutch on the Canal, 94 S. Union St., Spencerport from 2-6 pm. His funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 7 at 1 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha St., Spencerport.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Rochester General Hospital at 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester NY 14621.
After graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy and worked as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in Texas. After the Navy, he worked at Cessna Aircraft and Smith-Corona as an apprentice Instrument Maker and later received the Journeyman Model Maker NYS Certification. He moved his family to Rochester to work for Eastman Kodak which later became ITT Space Systems, then Excelis Inc. He ultimately retired from Harris Corp. in 2013.
In 2020 he was contracted by Boeing Company supporting NASA and the Artemis rocket in Louisiana and Florida. Dale loved his job as much as he enjoyed his hobbies. Rochester General Hospital was his hospital of choice and regularly donated in support of the hospital.
Dale was a member of the American Legion and the Northstar Sportsman Club. His hobbies included woodworking, NASCAR, and auto mechanics, which of course must include those beautiful classic cars and motorcycles. He was a Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed target shooting, and loved traveling with his family.
Visitation for Dale will be on Sunday, November 6 from 1-4 pm at the funeral home, 15 West Ave., Spencerport. An Irish wake for Dale will be held on Sunday as well, at Clutch on the Canal, 94 S. Union St., Spencerport from 2-6 pm. His funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 7 at 1 pm at St. John the Evangelist Church, 55 Martha St., Spencerport.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Rochester General Hospital at 1425 Portland Ave., Rochester NY 14621.
Ronald K. Sweet 10/24/1936 - 11/11/2022
Survived by his wife of 41 years, Leona; children; Shari (Ted) Webb, Renee Woodhams, Wayne (Sandi) Sweet, Lee's children; Michael and Linda Miller; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines Corp and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 468 and Past Sgt. of their Color Guard, 4088, Korean War Veterans, Chapter # 58 and DAV. Ron was Past Commander and Color Guard Sgt. of American Legion Post # 474. He flew on Mission 41 of Honor Flight Rochester.
Ron drove tractor trailers for many years and is a member of Teamster Local # 118. He played drums in many bands and was an avid boater.
Visitation will be held 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, November 21, 2022 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where Military Honors will be held 7:00 pm.
Contributions may be made to Honor Flight Rochester PO Box 23581 Rochester, NY 14692 in his memory.
Survived by his wife of 41 years, Leona; children; Shari (Ted) Webb, Renee Woodhams, Wayne (Sandi) Sweet, Lee's children; Michael and Linda Miller; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines Corp and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 468 and Past Sgt. of their Color Guard, 4088, Korean War Veterans, Chapter # 58 and DAV. Ron was Past Commander and Color Guard Sgt. of American Legion Post # 474. He flew on Mission 41 of Honor Flight Rochester.
Ron drove tractor trailers for many years and is a member of Teamster Local # 118. He played drums in many bands and was an avid boater.
Visitation will be held 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, November 21, 2022 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where Military Honors will be held 7:00 pm.
Contributions may be made to Honor Flight Rochester PO Box 23581 Rochester, NY 14692 in his memory.