Death Notices for the week of
September 29, 2003


AREA

•Antinore, James V., 64, of Norwich, formerly of LeRoy, a well-known real estate broker and businessman who enjoyed antiques and fishing, especially surf fishing off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina died on his birthday, Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Mr. Antinore was born September 10, 1939, in LeRoy, a son of Ruth Graham Antinore of LeRoy and the late Joseph Antinore. He was a 1957 graduate of LeRoy High School and a 1959 graduate of State University at Canton with a degree in mechanical technology.

He joined Champion Products in Geneseo as an industrial engineer in 1963 and moved to Norwich in 1972 to be plant manager at Champion. He also was director of manufacturing of Norwich Shoe Company in 1978.

He began selling real estate for Bob Cummings Realty in 1981 and began his own business, Jim Antinore Realty, three years later. He semi-retired in 2001 and worked part-time for Bruce Beadle Realty.

He was a member and past president of Norwich Rotary Club and was a former member of Geneseo Rotary. He was a member of American Legion Post 189 in Norwich, Norwich Elks Lodge 1222 and St. Bartholomew's Church.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Grace Combo Antinore, whom he married October 26, 1963, in Caledonia; four children, James (Colette) Antinore of Greenville, North Carolina, Michael (Theresa Nester) Antinore of Seattle, Steve Antinore of Norwich and Lynn (Bill) Ely of Treasure Island, Florida; four grandchildren, Ryan Antinore, Gracelyn Ely, Jessie and Al LeFrancois; a sister, Chip (Fran) O'Geen of LeRoy; brothers, Joseph (Joan) Antinore of Rochester, Jack (Emily) Antinore of Holley, and David (Karen) Antinore of LeRoy; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Carl and Loretta Combo of Caledonia and Joseph and Rowena Combo of Elba; and nieces and nephews. He was the fa-ther of the late Jeanette Antinore.

Memorials can be made to Hospice, American Cancer Society, St. Bartholomew's Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.


ALBION

•Boci, Edward, 88, died September 14, 2003 at the Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center after a long illness. He worked at Lipton's Foods doing AC and refrigeration repair until retiring in 1980 and also owned his own refrigeration business. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Albion Sportsman Club, St. Mary's Church and avid hunter and fisherman.

He was predeceased by his wife, Florence in 2001. He is survived by his daughter Carol of Lockport and several nieces and nephews in New York and California. He is predeceased by a brother and four sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held October 11, 2003 at St. Mary's Church. Interment at the convenience of the family.


•King, Gertrude, (Kaniecki), 85, died September 16, 2003 at the Orleans County Nursing Home after a long illness. She worked at H&A Superette, a family business for 25 years before retiring. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Club Auxiliary and the Rosary Society. She is survived by her husband, Leroy; two sons, Roger (Susan) Kaniecki of Albion, Kenneth (Bonnie) of Albion; two grandchildren, Carrie (Paul) McDonald of Texas, Scott Kaniecki of Albion; two great grandchildren, Lane and Brendan McDonald; sister Virginia (Matty) Kristine of Florida. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Isabelle Kaniecki and Mary Telga both of Albion; many nieces and nephews. Her first husband, Joseph Kaniecki, and sisters, Frances Bielinski and Agnes Radzinski, predecease her.

A Mass of Christian Burial was said September 20 at St. Mary's Assumption Church. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the St. Mary's Preservation Fund, c/o 106 South Main Street, Albion 14411.


BROCKPORT

•Andrus, Robert F., September 21, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Patricia M.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Jack DeRoller; mother-in-law, Emelia Wilcox; several nieces and nephews. Retiree of Eastman Kodak.

Memorial Service was held September 23 at First Baptist Church of Brockport. Private interment. Con-tributions can be made to Genesee Region Home Care (Hospice) in his memory.


•Casseday, Margurette, On September 18, 2003 at the age of 84. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Ralph F. Casseday; nephew, Thomas W. Bruce of Tampa, Florida; other immediate family members include, Sharon R. Wood of Centennial, Colorado, Thomas W. Bruce III of Mooresville, North Carolina, Perry W. Bruce of Owasso, Oklahoma and Tammy I. Kelly of Land O'Lakes, Florida; also 14 great-great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-great niece and nephew.

A Graveside Service was held September 23 at Lake View Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Brockport Volunteer Ambulance Corps.


CHURCHVILLE

•Sanfratello, Vincent L., September 17, 2003, age 90. Husband of the late Virginia Marone Sanfratello; father of Frances Pickens of Churchville; brother of Anthony Sanfratello of Batavia, Joseph Sanfratello of South Carolina; Minnie LaMonte of Buffalo and Pauline Sanfratello of Batavia; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral Services were held September 22 at St. Anthony's Church, Batavia. Memorials can be made to St. Anthony's School, 114 Liberty Street, Batavia 14020 or UMMC Hospice Room, 207 Summit Street, Batavia 14020.


CLARENDON

•Dodson, Thomas E., Sr., Age 74, September 23, 2003. Predeceased by wife, Patricia in December of 2000; also by two sisters and one brother. Survived by his children, Thomas (Cindy) Dodson Jr. of Albion, Jeffery (Sue) Dodson of North Carolina, Yvonne (Michael) Kujawa also of North Carolina, Jonathan (Pat) Dodson of Clarendon, Lucinda (Camillo) Leal of Clarendon and William (Amy) Dodson of Holley; two brothers and three sisters; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Service was held September 27 at the Barre Center Presbyterian Church. Burial in North Byron Cemetery. Memorials can be made to either the Clarendon Fire Company or Hospice of Orleans County.


HILTON

•Hance, Michael J. (DeGraeve Family), Suddenly, September 17, 2003, age 57. He is survived by his son, Michael J. (Michelle) Hance; his daughter, Suzanne Hance; his brother, William (Bonnie) DeGraeve; his sister, Mary Ellen (Tim O'Neill) DeGraeve; two nephews; several grand-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Mary DeGraeve, and his brother A. Joseph DeGraeve.

Funeral Services were held September 22 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing can contribute to Catholic Charities, 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester 14624.


HOLLEY

•Dobrowsky, Alexander, September 23, 2003 at age 81. Beloved husband of Margarete; father of Paul and John (Antoinette); grandfather of Travis, Troy and their mother Kim, Roger (Cam) Wing, Tina (Brian) Poliotti; great grandfather of Jonathon, Janelle and Aidan; brother of Eugenia (George) Czumak; uncle of Gregory (Christine) and Mark (Nora) Czumak; great uncle of Chloe, Nicholas, Sophia and Kyle Czumak.

A Memorial Service will be held at Albion Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on October 4 at 1 p.m. Those wishing can direct memorial contributions to Albion Kingdom Hall or Hospice of Orleans.


NORTH CHILI

•Orto, Valdevia F. "Dolly," September 18, 2003 at age 85 in Largo, Florida. She was predeceased by her husband Robert D. Orto Sr. and her granddaughter, Shevonne. She is survived by her children, Robert (Laurie) Orto Jr. of Largo, Florida, Sharon (Michael) Boccaccio of Holley and Scott (Carol) Orto of North Chili; four grandchildren, David J. (Michelle) Orto, Robbie Lawson, David P. Orto and Brian S. Orto; her great granddaughter Ashlee; her brother, Charles (Buddy) Cook; her sisters, Edna Cook and Peggy Moore; several nieces and nephews. She was a former employee of Art-Craft Optical and Eastman Kodak Company.

Funeral Services were held September 23 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home Inc., Churchville. Interment Creekside Cemetery, Churchville. Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice in her memory.


SPENCERPORT

•Hull, George N., September 18, 2003 at age 69. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cheryl. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Joan (Sweet) Hull; four sons, Robert (Mary) Hull, Daniel (Anne) Hull, Steve (Barbara) Hull and Doug (Heidi) Hull; eight grandchildren, Tim Hull, Emily, Amanda and Gaelan Hull, Katie, David and Matthew Hull, Nicole Hull; his brother William (Doris) Hull; sisters, Nancy Jennings and Donna Hull; several nieces and nephews. He was a retiree of Gerber Products.

A Funeral Service was held September 22 at Walker Brothers Co. Funeral Home, Inc., Spencerport. Inter-ment St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. Contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the American Heart Association in his memory.


•Wieczorek, Marguerite "Marge," September 18, 2003 at age 83. She was predeceased by her husband, Myron J. Wieczorek. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Wieczorek of Rochester and her son Richard (Karen) Wieczorek of Spencerport; her granddaughter Alexandra Wieczorek; her sister Dolores Trilikauskas; her brother, Richard (Helen) Kohler; brothers-in-law, John Wieczorek of Blossburg, Pennsylvania and Frank Wieczorek of Horseheads; good friends Jean Peters, Barbara Sigl, Marie and Bill Foubister, Carol and Dave Oremus.

A Funeral Mass was said September 25 at St. John's Church, Spencerport. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Mt. Carmel House, 4 Planet Street, Rochester, NY 14606 in her memory.