New York Marriage Index, 1881-1967RHODE - 60TH
Paul and Delores Rhode of Elmira, NY, will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on March 21, wintering in Naples, FL. Mr. Paul Andrew Rhode, Jr and the former Delores June Comfort were married March 21, 1942. The couple has 4 children. They are Sharon Minotti of Naples, FL, Shelia Campbell of Sayre, PA, Les Rhode of Penn Yan, NY, and Larry Rhode of Horseheads, NY. There are 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. Rhode is retired from the Elmira City Fire Department in Elmira. Mrs. Rhode is a retired beautician.
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Paul Rhode's obituary:
RHODE, Paul A., Jr., age 87, of Elmira, NY. He was born September 6, 1920 in Elmira, son of the late Paul A., Sr. and Eva (Auffhamer) Rhode and passed away Friday, June 27, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Charles Ruhmel. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Delores (Comfort) Rhode; children and their spouses, Sharon and Tony Minotti of Naples, FL, Sheila and Bill Campbell of Sayre, PA, Les and Joyce Rhode of Penn Yan, NY, Larry and Kathy Rhode of Horseheads; grandchildren, Randy and Teresa Minotti, Cheryl and Greg Townsend, all of Naples, FL, Jennifer and Heath Williams of Columbus, OH, Jason and Sasha Campbell of Huntersville, NC, Larry Rhode, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Kim and Mike Rozell of Watkins Glen, NY, Brian Decker of Syracuse, NY, Liz Rhode and Mike Rhode, both of Penn Yan, NY; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Vincent Minotti, Joseph Townsend, all of Naples, FL, Tyler Rhode and Caleb Rozell of Watkins Glen, NY; cousin, Jerry and Barbara Rhode of Ocala, FL; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Mary Comfort of Horseheads, NY, Joyce Taylor and Gloria Ross, both of NC; several nieces and nephews; best friend, Donald Harrison of Elmira. Paul retired in 1982 from the Elmira City Fire Department with over 32 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. After graduating from Southside High School he was employed at Hardinge, Inc. for 10 years, that being interrupted by his service in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 443, Elmira. Paul enjoyed spending summers with his family at their cottage on Keuka Lake and after his retirement, he and Delores wintered in Naples, FL. Paul was admired by his family and friends for his uncanny ability to master and fix anything he put his mind to. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Monday, June 30th from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Tuesday, July 1st at 11 a.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Paul through donations to Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
