Obituaries

DOROTHY C. MOYNIHAN - 80, of Batavia, died Saturday evening December 27, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center with her loving daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was born July 24, 1934 in Alexander, NY to the late Charles and Margaret (Gilhooly) Buckenmeyer, also preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Moynihan in 2012; infant children, Edward, Patrick & Mary; siblings, Elizabeth and Charles Buckenmeyer, Mary (late Larry) Falkowski and Lucy Moag.

   Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Alexander Central School, a longtime member of Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's) and the Catholic Daughters. A proud and caring woman who was always there to help family, friends or anyone in need. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening and shopping, she also loved to dance and never turned down a good party. She will be remembered for her quick wit, great sense of humor, and kind heart. Her beloved grandchildren were the light of her life and she adored spending time with them. Dorothy in the last couple of years struggled with many health issues but did so with dignity and grace and she did all her life, one of her final wishes was to enjoy lobster at the Red Osier, which she enjoyed greatly with her family.

   Surviving is her caregiver and beloved daughter, Elizabeth (Russell) Brinkman of Alexander; 2 cherished grandchildren, Chelsey Patricia and Russell Edward; siblings, Catherine Raines of Alexander, Francis (late Joan) Buckenmeyer of Alexander, George (Dorothy) Buckenmeyer of FL, Margaret (James) Hofmann of Attica, Bernard (Geraldine) Buckenmeyer of Alexander; sisters-in-law, Violet Buckenmeyer of Darien, Frances (late Richard) Driscoll of Batavia and Agnes (Ralph) Houseknecht of Stafford along with several nieces and nephews.

   Liz and her family will be present from 3-8 p.m. Friday January 2, 2015 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020 where prayers will be recited 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 3 followed by a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site). She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in St. Joseph's Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to Genesee County ARC or Notre Dame High School.

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

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

 

 

Anastasia Rumsey, 96, of Perry died on December 27, 2014 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, New York.  She was born in Jermyn, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1918 a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kutch) Rusiniak.  Mrs. Rumsey taught piano out of her home for over 58 years. She studied music at Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA and voice at The Conservatory of Music in Scranton, PA.  She was an active member of the Baptist Church of Perry. She sang in the choir since 1946 and played piano for many services and occasions, taught Sunday school, was a deaconess, and was a member of the “Mutuals Friends” and “Class Original” clubs through the church. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Maurice W. Rumsey who died in 1999, a son-in-law Edward Cohen and siblings John and Andrew Rusiniak and Mary Waibel.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene Cohen of King of Prussia, PA.; her son Paul (Gail) Rumsey of Naples;  a sister Elizabeth Wargo of Olyphant, Pa.; 2 grandchildren  Leanne (Ben) Loyd of Acton, Mass. and Matthew Bergey of NYC  along with several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 3-7 pm on Friday January 2nd at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry.   Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 3rd at the Baptist Church of Perry 77 N. Main St. Perry at 11:00am.  She will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Baptist Church of Perry 77 N. Main St. Perry, NY 14530 or to the donor’s choice. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Richard F. Thomas, 68, of Perry died on Friday December 26th at his home in Perry. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Rochester, New York a son of the late Edward F. and Bernadine R. (Houck) Thomas.  Richard had worked for the former Sonyea State Home in Sonyea as a cook.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching TV, playing chess and painting on glass.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister and her husband Bernadine (William) Jackson

He is survived by his wife Shirley D. (Schafer) Thomas whom he married on January 27, 1979, a daughter Katrina Thomas of Dansville, a step-son  Lance (Christine) Lawton of Perry; 2 step daughters Marcia (Charles Thomas) Lawton of Arkport, Mona (Robert) Lawton-Yott of Bath; a sister Sue Thomas of Perry; 4 brothers Edward (Mary) Thomas of Brockport, Robert Thomas of Fl., Kenneth Thomas of Rochester, Gordon (Donna) Thomas of Avon, along with several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Wednesday December 31st at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 1pm.  He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the family.  For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

James Edward Soggs Sr., 78, died Monday December 29, 2014 in Batavia. James was the son of the late Marvin and Elizabeth Soggs. He was born May 22, 1936 in Saltville,Virginia. He is preceded in death by two sisters Mrs. Jennie Eva Worley, Mrs. Kathleen Austin; three brothers Roscoe Soggs, Marvin Soggs and George Patterson.

James and his two brothers came to Batavia to work at the US Gypsum in Oakfield. He settled in Batavia where he raised his family. James was professional truck driver for 33 years, retiring from Emerson Express in 1997. James was loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

James is survived by his loving wife Onie Ruth Soggs; sons David (Ellie) Soggs of Buffalo, James E. Soggs Jr. of Batavia; two step sons Robert Burney of TX, Tom (Jackie) Burney of FL; daughters Lisa Soggs of Buffalo, Cynthia (Robert) Thurston of Batavia; step daughter Cassandra Burney of GA; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

There will be no prior calling hours. A 1:00 PM Funeral Service will be held Saturday January 3, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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.

LeRoy ~ Oliver P. Cooper Jr., age 91, of Genesee Street, passed away Sunday afternoon (Dec. 28, 2014) at the home of his son, surrounded by his loving family.

     Mr. Cooper was born December 26, 1923 in Henrietta, N.Y., a son of the late Oliver and Alice Burns Cooper Sr.

     He was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, who supported and attended all of his children's and grandchildren's events.  He was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served during WW II, earning the good conduct medal and the Bronze Star.  He was a member of the LeRoy American Legion and was an avid golfer.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Grace Ingalls Cooper, a son, Ricky (Laurie) Cooper of Stafford; grandchildren, Denny (Shannon) Yauchzee, Ricky (Kelly) Cooper, Amy Cooper, Abbey (Dave) Cooper Wilson, Katie (Bill) Bogan, Larry (Sarah) Mclaughlin, Luke Yauchzee and Gavin Yauchzee; great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Tommy and Scott Cooper, Hanna and Brooklyn Wilson, Taylor and Cole Yauchzee, Will and John Bogan; great-great-grandchild, Chloe Parker; sister, Betty (Connie) Snyder of LeRoy, sister-in-law, Janice Cooper of LeRoy, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Mr. Cooper was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Yauchzee; his brothers, Franklin Cooper, John, Walter "Bea" and Stanley Unamen and his sisters, Harriett Huntley and Arleen Ingalls.

     Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 1:00 P.M. at the LeRoy United Methodist Church, 10 Trigon Pk.  Interment in Machpelah Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Veterans Outreach Center Inc., 459 South Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14620 

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Cooper's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Cooper and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  585-768-2400

Ann L. Pirro, 98, of Batavia passed away Sunday December 28, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1916 in Lawrence, MA to the late Angelo (Lucia Pappalardo) Borzi. She is preceded in death by her husband Norfe J. Pirro; sons Salvatore J. Pirro, Thomas D. Pirro and her brother Tony Borzi.

Ann worked as a Maternity Nurse’s Aide at St. Jerome’s Hospital prior to retirement. She was a member of Ascension Parish and Focal Point Member. Ann enjoyed her time at St. Elizabeth Gardens in Florida, crocheting, ceramics, and playing bingo.  She was an excellent cook, and loved shopping for gifts for her family.

Ann is survived by her children Lucy A. Pirro of Corona, CA; David N. (Donna) Pirro of Eustis, FL; Diane L. Calarco of Pompano Beach, FL; Mark S. Pirro of Van Nuys, CA; sisters Mary Meleca of Batavia; Josephine (Jack) Gianni of FL, Rose Marie Borzi of MA; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday January 2, 2015 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St. Batavia New York. An 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Ascension Parish 15 Sumner Street Batavia, New York 14020. Entombment will take place in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. 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.

LeRoy ~ Maureen A. Weatherbee, age 65, of Genesee Street, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon (Dec. 25, 2014).

   

  Mrs. Weatherbee was born February 16, 1950 in Batavia, a daughter of the late John and Betty Tiffany Moynihan.

     She will be remembered as a loving wife and caring person, who loved people.

     She is survived by her husband of 20 years, William G. Weatherbee; her sons, Gary (Denise) Guiste of Batavia and Patrick (Bethany) Guiste of Batavia; a stepson, Raymond Weatherbee of TX; her sister, Liz (Fritz) Rowsick of Bergen; 5 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

     Family and friends may call on Friday, Jan. 2 from 4 ~ 7 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), where services will be held at 7:00 PM.

     Memorials may be made to the family c/o Mr. William Weatherbee, P.O. Box 187, LeRoy, NY 14482.  Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Weatherbee's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mrs. Weatherbee and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  585-768-2400

LeRoy ~ Eveline Aron lost her battle with life and was able to leave this world peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014. 

  

   Eveline started her life as the youngest child of Amalie and Julius Hilfriech, antique dealers in Berlin, Germany.  Her 3 sisters and 1 brother had the responsibility of raising Eveline after she was orphaned at an early age.  As a Jew in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi party, Eveline was sent to a boarding school in the country to protect her from persecution.  It was there that Eveline met and married the love of her life, Henry.  Eveline was able to escape to Britain on the last train out of Germany before the Nazis closed the borders in 1939.  While in Britain, Eveline worked in factories to aid the war effort against the Nazis.  This included restoring crashed Spitfire fighter planes. 

     Eveline, Henry and daughter, Jeanette (Jan) were able to immigrate to the United States in 1948, the first available date due to U.S. immigration quotas.  In the U.S., Eveline first started working as a clerk in a dress shop and then in a drug store, and then prior to retirement, a Librarian at Cornell University.

     Eveline was predeceased by the love of her life for 53 years, Henry, in 1991.  She is survived by her daughter, Jan (Dana) Shaw, her son, Gerry (Joyce) Aron; five grandchildren, Laura (Brian) McGinley, Jeffrey (Beth) Shaw, Sarah (Jim) Flanary, Jennifer (Eric) Heywood Houck and Justin (Lisa) Heywood; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson on the way.

     There will be a Celebration of Life to be held at a future date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the LeRoy Historical Society or the YWCA of Batavia.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mrs. Aron's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mrs. Aron and her family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc.  585-768-2400

Batavia ~ Samuel J. Caito, age 89, died Saturday (Dec. 27, 2014) at Rochester General Hospital.

     Mr. Caito was born December 26, 1925 in Buffalo, N.Y., a son of the late Augustino A. Caito and Anna Sansone.

     He is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Rosemary Watkins; six children; Paul J.

Caito of Rochester, Mary Eileen Caito of Amherst, Karen M. Stevens of Corning, Patrice M. Caito of Rochester, Michael D. (Donna) Caito of Rochester and Catherine M. Caito of Batavia; grandfather of  Alyson Caito, Andrew Caito, Patrick Caito Stevens, Haley Caito and Megan Caito Stevens; brother-in-law of Joan (Frank) Gerace of Somerset, NJ, Henry L. Zugger of Tonawanda, Sr. Patricia Watkins, GNSH of Yardley, PA and Paul (Joan) Watkins of Amherst.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

     Mr. Caito was a 1943 graduate of Batavia High School and a 1950 graduate of Canisius College.  He was a longtime businessman in the Batavia area as the owner of Caito's Liquor Store, which was begun by  his father at the end of Prohibition in 1933.  He retired from the liquor store in 1985.  He was also a Science teacher beginning at Notre Dame High School from 1960 - 1968 and then at Batavia Middle School from 1968 until he retired in 1986.  Between 1962-1966, he returned to Canisius college and earned an MS Ed. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Math.

     He was a life-long member of St. Mary's Church, Msgr. Kirby Council Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Batavia Rotary Club and the American Chemical Society.

     The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at the Village Green Nursing Home in LeRoy for the loving care they extended to him over the past year and to the staff at the second floor ICU and the fourth floor medical staff at Rochester General Hospital for their compassionate care of the past two weeks.

     Family and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 12:00 PM at Resurrection Parish, St. Mary's Church Site, 18 Ellicott St., Batavia.  Entombment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. 

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary's Church or Notre Dame High School.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Caito's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

     Mr. Caito and his family are being cared for by the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc. in LeRoy.  585-768-2400

Darlene Victoria (Zito) Barrett of Arlington Texas passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the age of 61 at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth,Tx after her courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her Loving family. She was born in Batavia New York daughter of the late Frank (Marion) Zito and June Shirley (Donnelly) Zito. Darlene was preceded in death by her brother Frankie Zito, her nephew Gary “G.Z.” Zito. She is survived by her husband Bobby Barrett, daughter Fara (Jason) Keller, son Bobby Joe and his girlfriend Leslie Wickliffe along with her beloved grandchildren Ashlyn, Britlyn, Cooper, Dylan, Camryn and Greysen. Brothers Kevin (Alice) Zito of Wyoming, New York, Gary ( Becky) Zito of Everson, Pennsylvania, Calvin  (Carlotta) Zito of Boise, Idaho and sister Charlene Shope of Arlington, Texas and Many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the lung cancer alliance. 

FRANCES L. "FRAN" HORZEMPA - 78, of Elba, died Saturday evening December 20, 2014 at Crossroads House in Batavia. She was born January 21, 1936 in Oakfield, NY to the late John and Frances (McMahon) Allyn, also preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hank" Horzempa; son, Michael G. Horzempa; brothers, Daniel, Douglas, Lyle, Carl, James and Lee Allyn; sisters, Evelyn, Mary & Fern Allyn.

      Surviving are her loving children, Mary E. Webster of Elba and Major James J. Horzempa, USMC, Retired; 7 grandchildren, Joseph (Wendy) Webster, David (Katie) Webster, Julie (Thomas Klycek) Webster, Anne (Tony) Hutchinson, Michael (Matt) Horzempa, Maggie & Anna Horzempa; 3 great-grandchildren, David, Theresa Webster & Madison Hutchinson; very special niece, Judy Allyn; special nephew, Carl Foust along with several nieces and nephews.

   The Horzempa Family will be present from 4-8 p.m. Monday December 29, 2014 at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI 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 Maple Lawn Cemetery and memorials in her memory can be made to Crossroads House 11 Liberty Street Batavia, New York or a charity of the donor's choice.

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

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

Pamela J.  Frisby, 65, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24, 2014 after 1 ½ year long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 11, 1949 in Batavia to the late Donald J. (Dorthy) Little and to the late Phyllis Wheatley.

Pamela was a payroll supervisor at Keeler Construction prior to retirement. She was a former member of the Quota Club, a prior member and president of the Batavia Marching Band, a former member and tour guide of the Genesee Country Village and Museum. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, knitting, ghost hunting and most of all being a grandmother.  

She is survived by her children Jeff Frisby of Bethany and Marci (Jeff) Lear of Batavia; sisters Patricia (Mike) Fels of AZ, Deborah (Steve) Poje of AZ; step-brothers James (Kay) Jackett of TX, Ronald (Brenda) Jackett, Gene (Josie) Jackett, Allen (Donna) Jackett all of Batavia; granddaughters Katlyn Adair and Krista Lear along with many nieces, nephews and her constant companion Kaleigh, her ever faithful dog.

Friends may call on Tuesday December 30, 2014 from 2 to 5:30 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St. Batavia New York. Funeral Services will immediately follow at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road Mumford, New York 14511. 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.

Lee R. Hendershott, 66 of East Bethany, died December 24, 2014 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1948 in Batavia to the late Laverne R. (Dorothy Dean) Hendershott. Lee is preceded in death by his brother Duane Hendershott.

Lee a retired assembler at American Axle and MFG in Buffalo. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 424 Buffalo & G.A.G. He enjoyed geneaology, local history, and building models. He had worked as a parts and service manager at various dealerships in the area and was an avid Chrysler and railroad fan.

He is survived by his wife Mildred (Clark) Hendershott; Sons Tracy and Matthew (Ellen) Hendershott; daughters Lori, Michelle and Marjie Hendershott; sisters Sandra (Paul) Oberlander and Sheila (John) Henderson; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday December 26, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St. Batavia New York. An 11:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Funeral Home. Lee will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery, Batavia.

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.

 

Batavia - Peter R. Corbelli, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home.

Mr. Corbelli was born April 13, 1934 in Robertsdale, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Carlo and Dominica Tacca Corbelli.

A member and usher at Ascension Parish, Mr. Corbelli was a retiree from the Post Office in Batavia. Mr. Corbelli served his country during the Korean War with the United States Army.

An avid golfer and card player, he loved people and life. A devoted fan of the New York Yankees, he was a gifted athlete who played semi-pro football.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Burns Corbelli, whom he married December 30, 1961; two sons, Peter R. (Jennifer) Corbelli, Jr. of Batavia and Paul (Julie) Corbelli of LeRoy; four grandchildren;  Brianne Elizabeth Corbelli and Paul A. Corbelli, Jr., both of LeRoy,  Pierce Joseph Corbelli and Parker Aidan Corbelli, both of Batavia; four brothers, Bernard (Patricia) Corbelli of South Carolina, Santi (Rita) Corbelli of Harris Hill, Octavio (Lynn) Corbelli of Arizona and  Leo (Susan) Corbelli of Nevada; two sisters, Antoinette Martin of Missouri and Elizabeth Seeburg of Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Antoinette Corbelli of Buffalo and Annette Corbelli of Batavia and several nieces and nephews.

He is the brother of the late John, Louis and Victor Corbelli and Mary Josephine Pilato.

Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. His Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Ascension Parish - Sacred Heart Site, 15 Sumner Street, Batavia.  In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Stafford Fire Department  Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Stafford, New York 14143. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery.   Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Angelo J. Branciforte, 92, of Batavia passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 at United Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1922 in Mt. Morris to the late Michael and Rose (Gioia) Branciforte. He is preceded in death by his first wife Jane (Seymour) Branciforte; son Michael Branciforte; brothers Joseph, John and Michael Branciforte; sisters Josephine Rudgers, Theresa Barrows, Mary Gray, and Rose McMasters.

Angelo attended Suny Geneseo and Buffalo State. He earned both his Bachelors and Masters Degree. Mr. B. taught in Niagara Falls, the East School and Brooklyn School in Batavia and was the Principal at John Kennedy Elementary School from which he retired in 1990. He established and managed the Batavia school transportation system for 25 years. Mr. Branciforte also taught English and Citizenship for 25 years, helping to prepare immigrants for US Citizenship. He was a charter member of the Homemaker Service and the First Mental Health Association. Mr. Branciforte served as President and held many positions in the Batavia Teachers Association as well as the Genesee County Elementary Principals Association. During his free time he also served in the Paolo Busti Association and in the New York State Mental Health Association. Mr. Branciforte was an active Rotarian for 42 years and received the Paul Harris Award. With his children and grandchildren, he enjoyed his summers at Silver Lake, fishing, boating, and swimming. Mr. Branciforte also served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe in the 3^rd and 7^th Armies and ended his Army career as a Sergeant in the 271^st Combat Engineers in Austria. He volunteered for many organizations and advises that everyone should volunteer and give back to the community.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Cappelli) Branciforte of Batavia; sons Thomas (Sharon) Branciforte of  Clarkston, MI, John Branciforte of LeRoy, James (Theresa) Branciforte of LeRoy, Joel (Janet) Branciforte of Byron; daughter Elizabeth (Gerald) Seeley of East Greenbush; sister-in-law Mildred Branciforte; brother-in-law Robert Barrows; 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Monday December 29, 2014 from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 W. Main St., Batavia NY.  A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2014 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Angelo J. Branciforte Scholarship 260 State Street Batavia, New York 14020 or the New York States Veterans Home at Batavia Activities Fund 220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, New York 14020. 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