Category: Obituaries

Philip David Sacco “Phil”

Passed away on November 27, 2023 after a short illness at 40 years old. He is predeceased by his father Neil and grandparents Phil & Ida Sacco and aunt Darlene Hutchinson. He is survived by his loving mother Idamae Sacco, uncle David Sacco, aunt Marie Chornopyski, several cousins and many friends.

Phil was an independent film maker known as Joe Black and enjoyed his work with the Town of Irondequoit.

Calling hours will be held Saturday December 9^th from 12-3pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Norman Howard School 275 Pinnacle Rd. Rochester, NY 14623.

Daniel David Ott “Danny”

Unexpectedly on November 26, 2023 at age 30. Predeceased by his grandparents Barbara & Frederick Ott and Lowell Miller and his cousin Joe Vazquez. He is survived by his loving mother Michelle Miller, his proud father Daniel (Doreen) Ott, his true love Samantha Raspudic, grandmother Dorothy Miller, aunts Sandy Wiegele, Sheri (Scott) Shuman and Susan Vazquez, uncles Dave Ott, Peter Miller, and Steven (Evelyn) Miller, cousins Jamie, Joe, Patrick, Eric, Olivia, Nicholas, Evan, Luke, Aaron, Chris and Alex, and all of his brothers in the Point Pleasant FD.

Danny followed his fathers footsteps and became a volunteer fireman for Point Pleasant Fire Dept. and competed on the Pea Picker Drill Team, as well as a sheet metal worker for Local 46. Most recently he was an EMT and looking forward to working at Lakeshore Fire Dept.

Danny was loved by so many, and his loss leaves a tremendous void in all our lives, but we will always remember him and the love we shared.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday 12/3, 2pm at Point Pleasant Fire Dept. 55 Ewer Ave Rochester, NY 14622.

Joanne Campanella Cimino

We are sad to announce the passing of Joanne Campanella Cimino of Rochester, NY.  She died at the age of 89 on November 18, 2023.  Joanne passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with illness.

Joanne was born on September 8, 1934. She is predeceased by her father Philip Campanella, her mother Antoinette Campanella and her sister Ann Campanella. She is survived by her immediate family consisting of her husband Eugene A. Cimino M.D., and daughters Lisa (Joseph) Taddeo, Lauren (Timothy) Guinane, Jeanne Cimino and Juliette Cimino (Todd).  She adored her three grandchildren Alexandra Guinane, Aaron Taddeo and Tyler Guinane.  She is also survived by her sister Mary (Robert) Schefter of Manlius, NY.

Her passions included reading, needlepoint and travel and her greatest love was her family.

The funeral will be a private ceremony with immediate family members.

Marie Amelia Gramlich passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on November 23, 2023. She went home to celebrate Thanksgiving with her Lord Jesus. Born on March 12, 1929, to her late parents Camiel and Mary Vermiere, she is predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 61 years, Daniel. Marie is survived by her sister Barbara Fischer, two loving children Nancy Schlinger (William), and John Gramlich (Beverly). She will be dearly missed by her four grandchildren: Brendan (Sara) Schlinger, Jeffery (Vicki) Schlinger, Cory (Courtney Gramlich and Dylan Gramlich. Marie was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren: AJ, Jeremiah, Hailey, Gwen, Lucas, Jacob and Addilynn Shea. Marie is also survived by many nieces, nephews. Marie was born and raised and lived in Irondequoit almost all of her life. She rejoiced to have her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all live in Monroe County. She had a deep connection our Lord and Savior, and a deep love for her family. She is blessed to be with God forever in Eternal Life! She inherited strong will with a vibrant spirit that led her through many chapters in her full life from a switchboard operator at Kodak to a bus driver brightening up the days of her students. The greatest joys of her life were being a daughter, wife, mother and grandma. Marie’s passion was to keep family knitted together at home, the cottage and especially at Thanksgiving! We will miss the Matriarch of our Family.
Calling hours Wednesday November 29th from 4:00-7:00pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Marie’s wishes were for a Memorial Catholic mass at St. Cecilia’s Church Thursday, November 30th at 10:00 am. (2732 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622), where she was a parishioner for many years.  Marie’s ashes will be laid to rest at Irondequoit Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made In memory of Marie Gramlich: (memo)
Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY, United States, 14626
Caring Choices Pregnancy Help Center, PO Box 24871 Rochester NY 14624
Notre Dame Learning Center, 71 Parkway, Rochester, NY 14608

Robert Earl Williams

Died Monday, November 20,2023 at the age of 92.
Predeceased by his parents Elsie & Reginald Willams; daughter Donna; brothers Richie & John; and sister Barbara.

Survived by his wife Beverly; daughter Diane Breton; brother Gordon; sister Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was born in Irondequoit, NY and graduated from Edison Tech in 1949 and went on to take courses at RIT. He worked at Kodak for 34 years in film emulsion and as a planner. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and visiting Florida. He worked for 20 years driving a fishing charter boat for his friend John Pundt.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, November 25th, from 11AM-1PM, with a service at 1PM at Dierna Funeral Home. Interment Irondequoit Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Barone, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 82 on October 25, 2023. Born on December 11, 1940, to her late parents Victoria and Michaelangelo Tremiti, she was predeceased by the love of her life and husband, Donald “Dick” Barone, and their infant son, Patrick, her brothers Frederick and Luciano Tremiti, and daughter-in-law Annmarie Sullivan Barone.

Patricia is survived by her four loving children: Nancy Powers, Roselynn (Steve) Crist, Joseph Barone, and Victoria (David) Graham. She will be dearly missed by her ten grandchildren: Danielle (Greg) Vaeth, Jillian (Patrick Nelson) Powers, Kenneth (Kate) Crist, Carolanne (Josh) Saginario, Alexander Barone, Olivia Barone, Nicholas Graham, Erin (Ryan) Townsend, Stacey (Justin) Radford, and Randi (Ryan Tower) Scholes. Patricia was also blessed with thirteen great-grandchildren: Remington and Sloane Nelson, Arya and Lincoln Crist, Quinn and Joelle Saginario, Jayden, RJ, and Max Townsend, Eleanora, Etta, and Elijah Radford, and Adella Dukes. Patricia is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was honored and blessed to be the Godmother to Annmarie Lent and Lisa Tremiti. Patricia was the final surviving parent to her children, the sole surviving child of her parents, the last living sister-in-law, and the ultimate Aunt of her generation. We mourn the loss of the Matriarch of our Family.

Known as Pat or Patty to her nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors, she was vibrant, feisty, adventurous, and renowned for her zest for life, her profound connection with God, our Lord and Savior, and her deep love for family. As a survivor of two near-death experiences, this brought her even closer to God and confirmed she would be blessed to be with God forever in Eternal Life!

Patty was very faithful, providing wisdom to her family, full of surprises and beautiful smiles. She had a passion for music and singing; she would dance at the drop of a hat. She loved horses and spent much of her adult life riding and caring for them. If she challenged you to a game of pool, you quickly learned she was quite the shark. She loved to fish, be near water, and cared for her ducks on the Erie Canal.

Pat had an inherited strong will with a vibrant independent spirit that led her through many chapters in her full life from a youth group ministry counselor to a bus driver brightening up the days of her students. She was driven to obtain her Associates Degree, earned her Real Estate Broker license, owned Rainbow’s End storefront, and in the early 1980s was the owner/landlord of the building on Main St in Naples, NY that once housed the US Post office with several small businesses and apartments until she retired in 2006. She was committed to creating community wherever she could.

December 11th, 2023, would have been Patricia’s 83rd birthday, and the family has chosen this day to be her Celebration of Life. Pat’s wishes were for a Memorial Catholic mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Greece at 10:30 a.m. (3003 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616), where she was a parishioner for many years. Following the mass, Pat’s ashes will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Dewey Ave Entrance). All are invited to join the family at Foster’s Family Restaurant in Hilton, immediately following.

In Pat’s own words: “Wear Bright colors for I am happy to be Home in Heaven. Gather with Song and Dance, for I will be doing that in Heaven. ”

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the floor where Patricia’s quality care was given.
Jewish Senior Life Foundation (check payable to)
In memory of Patricia Barone (memo)
2021 Winton Rd. South
Rochester, NY 14618

May Patricia Ann Barone’s soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memory be a source of comfort and strength for all who knew and loved her.

Victor Diaz Jr.

entered into heaven unexpectedly on November 13, 2023, He was an incredible person and always there for his friends and family. his greatest passion other than his children, was his motorcycle and he was an avid rider for many years, he had a career working in auto parts with advance auto parts commercial department for 25 years. He was a-graduate in auto mechanics and also a graduate in food service through the Arbor program. He lived a fruitful life with lots of friends, family and extended family. He survived by his, Mother Wanda Flecha, Father Victor M. Diaz 3rd, stepfather Julio Velez, stepmother Yvette Diaz. Children Ashley Murray, Angel Diaz, Jocelyn Martinez Yahaira Brown Diaz, Victor M. Diaz Jr 5th, Brennan Dille, stepson Jaiden Rosario. Stepdaughter Kayliena Diaz. Brother Julio Velez, Sister Wendy Velez. Multiple Grandchildren nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services will be held on Tuesday, November 21st from 10am to 12pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Cuvler Rd., followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery.