U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentGizzi, John L., November 19, 2002 in his 79th year. Predeceased by his wife, Rose and daughter, Mary Anne. Survived by his children John P. (Marie) Gizzi, Dr. Gerard Gizzi and Rose Anne (Michael) Poirier; grand-children John (Tina) Gizzi, James (Renee) Gizzi, Joseph Gizzi, Marissa Poirier, Jessica Poirier, Megan Poirier; great-grandchildren Rose Marie and James Gizzi; brother Anthony Gizzi; sisters Madeline (Joe) Capuano and Georgina (Philip) Serafine; several nieces, nephews and many friends. John mentored in manufacturing all his life with 35 years of service at Alliance Tool & Die and 10 years at Precise Tool & Manufacturing.
Funeral Services were held November 21 at St. Christopher's Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Camp Good Days & Special Times, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road, Mendon, NY 14506-9732.
Slobbe, Rita G., December 9, 2002. She is surviving by her husband of 44 years, Kenneth T. Slobbe; two daughters, Lori (Steve) Reimherr and Lynn (Scott) Brown; grandchildren, Shawna Reimherr, Dylan and Madison Brown; her mother, Marie Grater; her sister-in-law, Arline (Glenn) Lawson; her brother-in-law, James Slobbe; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held December 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencerport. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance in her memory.
Wittman, Dorothy L., (Everett), Saturday, May 24, 2003. Survived by her husband, William; children, Georgia (Dean) Toates, William Jr. (Cheryl) and Shani Wittman; four grandchildren. Dorothy was a member of Gates Chili Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Riga Congregational Church.
Donations can be made to Churchville Volunteer Ambulance, 25 East Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428 or the Bergen Volunteer Ambulance, 10 Hunter Street, Bergen, NY 14416 in her memory.
Burke, Tyler Joseph, Monday, May 19, 2003, infant son of Brian and Cary Burke; brother of Edward James "Teddy" Burke and Genna Constance Burke; grandson of Donald (Patricia) Burke and Joseph (Judith) Capurso; great-grandson of Lucille Burke and Alphonse (Martha) Capurso; great-nephew of Anne "Ahine" Burke; Tyler is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial was held May 24 at St. Brigid's Church, Bergen. Memorials can be made to the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, 14627 in his memory.
Cortright Irene M., (Wright) on May 21, 2003, age 103. She is predeceased by her husbands, William Wright and Pearl Cortright, daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Robert Diltz, three sisters, four step-children. Survived by her sons, William E. (Marilyn) Wright, Oren (Jim) (Nancy) Wright; step-son, George (Marion) Cortright; sister, Lois (Ed) Carpenter; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Irene was a nurse at Lakeside Hospital in Brockport for 50 years.
Funeral Services were held May 24 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Interment private. Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Brockport or to a charity of one's choice in her memory.
Osborne, Emma M. May 25, 2003, at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur. Survived by her son, Gilbert and her daughters, Maryln Lafferty, Anita (James) Clark; six grandchildren, Amilyn (James) Baker, William Lafferty III, Eric (Lori) Osborne, Darrin Osborne, Michael (Christine) Clark and Kristen Clark; eight great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service was held May 30 at Garland Methodist Church. Contributions can be made to the Emma M. Osborne Qust Scholarship Fund c/o Anita Clark, Qust School, Hilton 14468 in her memory.
Radzio, Aaron J. (AJ), suddenly May 21, 2003. He is the beloved son of Carl and Susan. Survived by three brothers, Matthew, Michael and Jakob; maternal grandparents, Murray and Marion Barkley; and his uncle, Robert Barkley. Predeceased by his parental grandparents, Carl and Mable Radzio.
A Funeral Service was held May 24 at the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery.
Webster, Gerald "Gerry" A., age 52, died May 19, 2003 unexpectedly at his home. He is survived by his mother, Hazel Webster; son, Aaron Webster of Brockport; stepson Joe (Maura) Rust of California; stepdaughter Jessica Rust of Ontario; four brothers, David Webster of Clarendon, Donald (Yi) Webster of Rochester, Steven (Debra) Webster of Clarendon, Mark Webster of Albion; grandson Joseph Rust; nieces and nephews, Corey, Kyle, Justin, Joe Jr., Joshua, Brooke, Kate; ex-wife Shirley of Brockport. He was predeceased by his father in February 2003.
A Graveside Service was held May 24 at Hillside Cemetery followed by military honors. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association.
Schwartzott, Earle Sr., age 84, died May 25, 2003. Earle was a former employee of Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester. He was predeceased by his wife, Edith; daughter, Judy; sons, Joseph and John. He is survived by his son, James (Cecilia) Schwartzott of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was said May 30 at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Holley. Entombment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Mary's Church in his memory.
Inman, Gage Daniel, suddenly, May 24, 2003. Survived by his parents, Brian D. (Wendy Vary) Inman; grandparents, Geraldine Vary, James (Shirley) Inman; uncles, Tom (Laurie) Wood, James (Heather) Inman, Steven Inman; aunts, Lisa Vary, Tammy (James) Calkins; and 14 cousins.
Funeral Services were held May 28 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to S.I.D.S. Foundation in his memory.
Fitch, Patricia A. "Patty" (McGarry), May 22, 2003 at the age of 47. She is survived by her beloved husband, John of 24 years, daughters, Crystal (Alvin) Lewis and Abby Fitch; granddaughters, Julie Fitch and Brianna Lewis; sisters, Bonnie Potter and Mary (David) Draper; brothers, William, Leslie and Charles (Diane) McGarry; four nephews.
Funeral Services were held May 28 at Fowler Funeral Home, Brockport. Interment, Lake View Cemetery.
