U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentWilliam Merkel
November 30, 1915 - April 18, 2002
Pre-deceased by: His wife, Annette Merkel; parents, William & Catherine Merkel.
Survived by: Beloved Father of Paul Merkel of California and Bernard (Sharon) Merkel. Brother of Frank (Francis) and Gordon (Rita) Merkel. 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: William was a retired Supervisor from Kodak.
Accomplishments: William was a WWII 1st SGT Veteran of the US Army. He built the Yukon Highway. He was a member of The Black Lake Association.
Donations: School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Pkwy Rochester, NY 14623.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home Inc. NO PRIOR VISITATION. William`s Memorial Mass will be Saturday May 11, 2002 at 9 A.M. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment Private.
Directions to Service: St. Charles Borromeo is located at 3003 Dewey Ave. in Greece.
Dorothy Booker
November 15, 1935 - June 3, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her husband Bradford Booker
Survived by: Survived by her brother Bill (Cathy) Hoogland; nieces Laura, Jaimee & Kristin.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: Dorothy graduated Charlotte High School in 1953. She was a former employee of the California Labor Dept and former resident of Sacramento. Dorothy loved Jazz and traveling, she was a special sister, sister-in-law & Aunt
Donations: Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer`s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester NY 14620.
Services: Services were held at the family`s convenience
Scott J. Nielsen
December 4, 1960 - June 12, 2002
Survived by: Husband of Mary Beth (Snow). Father of Katie, Joshua, Sydney, Eric and Anna. Survived by his Parents Joan and Dr. Eric Nielsen. (Joseph Sper~ razza). Brother of John (Lisa) Nielsen. Grandson of Amanda Sperrazza, Anna Tubiolo, Thomas and Edith Nielsen. Son in Law of Russell (Donna) Tubiolo, Brother in Law of Carrie Snow and Sunni Tubiolo. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
Born at: Rochester, NY
Services: Visitation FRIDAY 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral Service Saturday 10 A.M. at the Funeral Home, Rev. Jack Cleeton officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please Omit Flowers.
Directions to Service: The funeral home is located at 1411 Vintage Lane
Carmela "Millie" (Pilato) Montello
March 10, 1926 - June 15, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her husband Charles Montello; parents, Gerlando & Maria Pilato.
Survived by: Survived by her children, MaryJo (Jon) Toepfer, Sam Montello; daughter-in-law Judith Montello; grandchildren, Jeremy, Lea, Max, Gabe, Jason & Jacob; brother Joseph (Mary) Pilato; sisters and brother in Italy, Santina Mondello, Antonino (Nanina) Pilato, Eleonora Pilato; many Nieces and Nephews.
Born at: Realmonte, Italy
Accomplishments: Millie loved her grandchildren and was a surrogate mother to many people. She enjoyed canning and sewing. She was a tremendous cook, independent, hard working and a natural caregiver. She was truly the matriarch of the family.
Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 in Millie`s memory.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Millie`s visitation will be Tuesday June 18, 2-4 & 7-9. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Entombment White Haven Memorial Park.
Giuseppa Pilato
February 19, 1925 - June 15, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Parents, Antonio & Alfonsa Sanfilippo.
Survived by: Survived by her husband of 52 years Antonino Pilato; children, Salvatore (Maria) Pilato, Tony (Peggy) Pilato, Fran (Salvatore) Butera, Ann (Kurt) Stell, Joseph Pilato, Florence Pilato, Peter Monacelli; 11 Grandchildren; 10 Brothers and Sisters in Italy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joseph & Maria Pilato, Angela & Charlie Sole, Sarah & Paul Hadjes, Nick & Beth Pilato, George & Rose Cordaro; several Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
Born at: Relamonte, Italy
Accomplishments: Giuseppa loved her grandchildren and especially enjoyed babysitting for them. She was very thoughtful, loving and soft spoken. Giuseppa enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, knitting, swimming, and Italy.
Donations: Donations may be sent to Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, 700 Island Cottage Rd., Rochester, NY 14612 in Giuseppa`s memory.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). Giuseppa`s visitation will be Monday 6-9 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church (Ridge Rd. West). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Francis G. "Fran" Stoffel
October 13, 1922 - June 22, 2002
Pre-deceased by: His brother, Frederick Stoffel.
Survived by: GREECE: June 22, 2002 age 79. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris (Jesmer); 3 children, Tim (Debbie), Laura Stoffel-Palmer, John (Susan); 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sister, Mary Stoffel-Kenyon; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Born at: Spencerport, NY
History: Fran died after a short illness. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Army Air Corps for 4 years from 1942-1946. Upon being discharged, Fran started his own business (Daken Electronics) where he remianed until 1965. From 1965-1970 Fran worked for Hickson Electric, then from 1970-1988 he worked for Rosa & Sullivan Service Dept. after which he retired and worked part time at EIC Electronics.
Accomplishments: Fran was an avid pilot, he started flying prior to WWII, owned his own aircraft for many years flying from Ledgedale (Brockport) Airport and was a member of the AOPA. He enjoyed flying, Air Shows, spending time with his family and tinkering--he could build or fix anything
Donations: GRHCA Hospice 70 Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Visiting Hours will be Wednesday June 26, 2002 from 6-9.
Frances P. (Ruscio) Cogliandro
January 2, 1941 - September 20, 2002
Pre-deceased by: Predeceased by her father Thomas Ruscio.
Survived by: Survived by her children, Carla Cogliandro, Kelly Cogliandro, Carl Cogliandro; mother Rose Ruscio; brother Sam (Karen) Ruscio; 1 niece and 1 nephew; several aunts and cousins.
Born at: Rochester, NY
History: Fran retired form Eastman Kodak CO., where she worked as a secretary.
Accomplishments: Fran cherished her three children. She was very creative and enjoyed painting, arts & crafts and had a green thumb around her yard. Fran was very witty and strong willed. She especially enjoyed Neil Diamond.
Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Mary`s Hospice, 89 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611 in Fran`s memory.
Services: BARTOLOMEO & PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.), where Fran`s visitation will begin Monday September 23, at 2-4 & 7-9. Her Celebration of Life will be Tuesday September 24, 9:30 AM at St. Helen`s Church (Hinchey Rd.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
