Obituaries

Angeline M. Gorecki, 76 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (January 20, 2015) at United Memorial Medical Center.

She was born in Batavia, NY on November  18, 1938, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Battaglia Sepi.

She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School class of 1956. Angeline was formerly employed by the former Sylvannia Electronics in Batavia and Batavia Downs prior to her retirement.  She was a member of Ascension Parish and the former Moose Lodge and St. Nicholas Social Club.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Eugene “Gene” Gorecki of Batavia and numerous cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, condolences and thoughts on Friday  from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 11am at Ascension Parish (Corner of Swan and Sumner Sts).

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020.  RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.

TERRENCE W. "TERRY" PETERS - age 72, of Batavia, former owner of Peter's Delicatessen and Peter's Treasures died unexpectedly Sunday morning January 18, 2015 at his home. He was born June 18, 1942 in Batavia, NY to the late J. Laverne and Margaret E. (Carson) Peters, also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen K. Peters on March 4, 2005; grandson, Richard Peters, Jr. and great-grandson, Marcus Peters.

   Terry operated Peter's Delicatessen and Peter's Treasures on West Main Street in the City for many years until his retirement, when he headed out to the country. There he enjoyed gardening and growing his" prized" tomatoes, bird watching and feeding many of the wildlife that waited by his door for a treat. He was an avid collector, compiling anything from tools to vintage tractors, he enjoyed going to auctions, stock cars, was a "Foodie"  at heart, he loved to cook and was known to his family as a "fantastic story teller." The greatest joys in Terry's life were his sweet, Jennifer and his angel, Bianca.

   Surviving is his beloved daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Dedman of Rochester, NY and their daughter, Bianca; son, Richard Peters, Sr. of Batavia and his daughters, Cindy, Sara & Elizabeth Peters; loving sister, Mary Ells; niece, Aimslee (Patrick) Cassidy and their children, Colin & Kaylee; nephew, Dereck (Mary Beth) Ells and their children, Cameron & Olivia all of Batavia; several great-grandchildren along with many friends.

   Terry's Family will be present from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday January 22, 2015 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday January 23, 2015. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife in Grand View Cemetery. Memorials in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association Buffalo/Niagara Region 20 Northpointe Suite 130 Amherst, New York 14228.

   Please leave your words of comfort to Terry's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF TERRENCE W. PETERS IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

On January 17, 2015, after 82 years of a full, beautiful and happy life, Bernice Cole went home to be with God, with her husband of 59 years of marriage Theodore Cole by her bedside at her home peacefully.

She is survived by her brother Ulysses Jones (Annie Ruth) along with her two sisters Loretta Clark and Dorothy Billington. Her six of seven remaining children Elliouse (Victor) Evens, Michael (Betsey) Cole, Greg Cole (pre-deceased), Helen Allen, Curtis (Connie) Cole, Timothy and Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Cole.  She is also survived and loved by her 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A beautiful women with an amazing legacy left behind her of love, family, God and tradition. With heavy hearts her family and close friends will come together at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 516 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020 where she was a member to celebrate her life, her wisdom, her humor, her love and her everlasting belief and faith in God. Calling hours will be Wednesday January 21, 2015 between 10-11 AM with services to immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020

FLORENCE K. BRESSETTE - age 84, of Batavia, formerly of North Syracuse, NY, died peacefully Sunday morning January 18, 2015 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1930 in Tupper Lake, NY to the late Albert and Regina (Carron) Trombley, also preceded in death by the "true love of her life", her husband,  Theodore Bressette on October 13, 2000; siblings, Elizabeth, Charlie, Rita, Dora, Bernadette, Louis and infant sister, Katherine.

   Florence lived most of her life in Central, NY until moving here in 2001 to be closer to her daughter, she was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in North Syracuse. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at Goldberg Furniture and after her retirement spent many years babysitting for children in her own home. She loved the Adirondack Mountains where she enjoyed camping with family, enjoyed bingo, playing cards, loved to travel, quilting, sewing, crafts, gardening and even volunteered with the kindergarten classes that her daughter teaches. Affectionately known as "Nana Flo", she was a wonderful kind-hearted, sweet woman who moved to the Domiciliary Care Unit 3 years ago at the Genesee County Nursing Home and quickly made some wonderful friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

   Surviving are her loving daughters, Shirley Bressette of Ontario, Canada and her children, Julielynne (Giles) LaFreniere, Valerie (Paul) Lamanna & Amber (Jeff) McAuslan; Juileanne (Michael) Ellison of Prince George, VA and their children, Brandon (Julia Barraclough) Ellison & Audrey (Frank Rose) Ellison; Mary (Josh) Audsley of Attica and their children, Alexandra and Emma Rayne; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Percy & Robert Trombley; sisters, Nita St. Onge and Theresa Riley; sister-in-law, Cecile Trombley along with many nieces and nephews.

   Flo's Family will be present from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 20, 2015 at the Michael S. Tomaszewki Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC 4120 West Main Street Road Batavia, New York 14020 where Funeral Services will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in N. Syracuse. Memorials in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York 2805 Wehrle Drive Suite 6 Williamsville, New York 14221.

   Please leave your words of comfort to Flo's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com and for more information call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF FLORENCE K. BRESSETTE IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.