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Stephen Candileri Obituary
Gates, Friday, August 8, 2008, at age 61. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Candileri; children, Nichole (Caleb) Valdez, Michael (Shannon) Candileri, Vincent (Heather) Candileri; grandchildren, Caleb Jr., Joshua, Noah and Sampson Valdez; sister, Marie Coppola; aunt, Peggy Candileri; "mother", Mary Verno; many nieces and nephews. Stephen was a member of the St. Theodore's Church Choir and a volunteer at Park Ridge Hospital.
Friends may call SUNDAY from 1-5PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Monday morning, August 11, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Theodore's Church, Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Gates-Chili Little League, c/o 31 Foxshire Circle, Rochester, NY 14606 in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Candileri
Christine Cravatta
August 3, 2020
Dear Rosalie and family . Our dear Steve is gone but not forgotten . May is memory stay in our hearts forever . ❤
Jean & Dave Rawls
September 1, 2008
Dear Candileri Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We ask the Lord be with you to ease your grief. God Bless and keep you. Lovingly, The Rawls Family
Mary Jung
August 22, 2008
Dear Rosalie and Family:
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I only just learned of Steve's passing and wanted to add my sympathies to all of you at this time of your great loss.
Mary Jung
Josie Argento
August 14, 2008
Dear Mike, Vinny & Family
I am so sorry to have heard of the loss of your father. May your memories bring you comfort and keep him alive in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Francesco Argento
August 13, 2008
Dear Coach Mike and Vinny,
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this hard time. God bless you all.
Cindy Townsend
August 12, 2008
Dear Rosalie and family,
When I heard of Steve's passing, my heart broke for the whole family. May you all find strength in your love for each other and in the circle of friends that surround you now and always. My thoughts are with you.
Paula Forrest
August 11, 2008
Dear Mike,
Hayley and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We understand the heartache you are feeling right now. If there is anything we can do to help your family during this sad time, please don't hesitate to call upon us. God Bless you and your Mother, Wife and Brother Vinny.
Sincerely, Paula & Hayley Forrest
Nick Mini
August 11, 2008
Dear Coach Vinny and Coach Mike,
I was very saddened to hear about your father. I am sure that he was a great man because of what I see in you two. I pray that you will be strengthened through this time of loss.
Cindi (Candileri) & Donald Wood
August 11, 2008
Dear Aunt Rosalie & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Uncle Steve had an amazing way of always bringing a smile to my face when we visited him and he will always be remembered for that.
May God Bless you all and help you get through this.
With heartfelt love & condolences,
Jeff and Susan Jung
August 11, 2008
Vinnie, Heather and Family:
We are both so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We want you to know that if you need ANYTHING at all, please let us know. We love you Vinnie and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Federation
August 11, 2008
Vinny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Stephen Candileri was a great man and built such a wonderful family. Everyone who met him knew how kind, fun, and caring he was. He had so many great characteristics and he passed these on to his children. He will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...
Chris Cravatta
August 10, 2008
To my dear friend Rosalie, Rick and I are here for you and your family. You have been a good friend, more like family to me. We love you. Rick and Chris
Jan Casher
August 10, 2008
Our family has wonderful memories of the kind and gentle man that Steve was. Our prayers and sympathy are with your family....The Casher family
Rosemarie LaPietra
August 9, 2008
Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Lisa Mattia
August 9, 2008
Rosalie and Family --
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tiffany
August 9, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Candileri and would like to extend my sympathies. I hope that God continue to bless and comfort you during this time. (John 5:28,29)
Linda Kinnard
August 9, 2008
Lee and I are truly saddened to hear about Steve's passing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Our condolences to the Candileri Family.
Sincerely,
Linda Kinnard
Jody and Frank Sidle
August 9, 2008
Rosalie and family --
We were so sad to hear about Steve. He was always so friendly and kind to us whenever we saw him. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
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