LeRoy - John W. Metzler, age 66, of LeRoy, passed away on February 22, 2015 at the Wilmot Cancer Center of Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.
He was born in Batavia, New York and was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Metzler of LeRoy and infant twin sisters.
He was a self-employed mason prior to his retirement and lived most of his life in LeRoy.
He is survived by a son, Michael (Lisa) Metzler of Rochester and grandchildren, Alyse and Michael, Jr. He is also survived by a brother, David (Mary) Metzler and nieces, Elizabeth (Marcus) Gallo of Broadview Heights, Ohio and Meredith Metzler of Los Angeles, California and nephew, Peter (Katie) Metzler of Batavia.
There are no prior visiting hours. John’s memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at 11 a.m. at LeRoy Presbyterian Church, 1 Clay Street, LeRoy. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank Street, Batavia, New York 14020 or to the Wilmot Cancer Center of Strong Memorial Hospital, Attn: Office of Gift and Donor Records, P.O. Box 270032, Rochester, New York 14627. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are being completed by the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.
