Obituary of Robert Painting
Robert was a Navy Veteran. He was a great caretaker to many people and a loving & thoughtful Papa to his family.
David Glover
Suddenly on February 7, 2023 at 62. Survived by his loving wife Joann, step daughter Amy (Jim) Barnard, grandchildren Abigail and Tyler. Services will be announced at a later date.
Gozme “Joe” Seda
Passed away on February 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his daughters, Edna and Lowelsidia. Survived by his wife Carmen; siblings, Sifredo Rivera, Luis Rivera, Sandy Rivera, John Rivera, Edwin Rivera, Sandra Collazo, and Nereida Rivera; brothers & sister-in-laws; nieces and nephews. Gozme was born and raised in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. After high school, he served in the US Army. He worked as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years and was a die-hard NY Yankees fan.
Calling hours will be Thursday, February 9th from 11-12, followed by a funeral service at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Interment and military honors at Irondequoit Cemetery.
Hector L. Santiago
Mary D’Amico
Chili-Passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 19, 2023.
Predeceased by her husband Marcello “Marty” and parents Patsy & Josephine Pata. Survived by her son Marcello David (Felicidad), grandchildren Divina (David) Cole, Sunshine (Jewelia) Buenaflor, Maryanna (Dallas) Earle, Caroline (Damien Varriteua) D’Amico, great grandchildren Milina Cole, Alexander Earle, Rowan Buenaflor, sisters Carol Teugeman, Frances Thomas, Madelyn (Fred) Gabriel, Patricia Latus, brother Jack (Sharon) Pata, sister-in-law Libby Pannone and Amelia (Roger) Lepsh, many nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be Thursday 4-8pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10am at Church of the Annunciation 1760 Norton St. Entombment White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Rochester Regional Health Hospice.
Jessica Tyler O’Connor, age 36, died suddenly 1/7/23 due to a drug overdose. She was our headstrong wild child; fun, loving, compassionate, intelligent, willful, independent, upbeat, frightened, and so free spirited. She struggled so valiantly on her journey to recovery. We are heartbroken and mourn the loss of sobriety that took her life. Below are her own words, written as she battled this awful disease.
“1 year, 365 days, 8,771 hours sober. September 24, 2018 I surrendered and started this journey. I was filled with fear of the unknown. All I knew was I couldn’t stay in the life I had, not wanting to go to sleep because I was going to wake up the same person. Having my daughter literally ripped from my arms because my disease came before her. Today my family doesn’t have to mourn me. My daughter cannot be ripped from my arms and she doesn’t wonder if she’ll ever see me again when she says, “bye Mommy”. I have strong women who I look up to and even stronger women that look up to me. I am a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and a loyal friend. I am the face of addiction. I was born into addiction and today I refuse to die in addiction. September 24th, 2018 wasn’t the only day I surrendered…EVERYDAY I surrender and that tiny tiny bit of faith that brought me to my knees, 1 year ago, has turned into a beacon of hope. I thank my higher power for giving me an army of people that are fighting this disease with me and I hope all of you know I got your back! 1 year ago I put down the shovel and stopped digging my own grave. I am the face of addiction and also a face of hope. If your struggling you are not alone. Please put down the shovel and reach for my hand. ”
Jessica is predeceased by her mother and most ardent supporter, Bonnie, who waits with open arms and an open heart. She is predeceased by her brother Daniel. She is survived by her devoted father Jack, stepmother Janet, and daughter Harper. She is also survived by her sisters Jennifer (Bob), Deb (Jeremy), Kyle (Al), her brothers Dan (Julia), Jonathan, and Billy, her nieces and nephews Madi, Anselie, Bailey, Lucy, Wesley and Brielle, a multitude of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her family and friends in and out of AA and NA.
A ceremony in her memory will be held at Highland Park on February 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Please meet at the reservoir parking lot and follow the sign and neon green ribbons.
Juanita Colon was born on April 30, 1927 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on January 16, 2023 at age 95. Predeceased by her son Victor Cruz. She is survived by her loving children Hector Cruz, Efrain Cruz, Zaida Cruz-Cotto, Roberto Cruz, and Lourdes Santana, she also leaves 21 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.
Calling Hours will be Thursday January 19th, from 4-8pm, with a service from 6-7:30pm. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday January 20th, at 12pm at Dierna Funeral Home, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery.