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Abraham DeNeef Obituary

DeNeef, Abraham J., Jr.
Sodus: Abe passed away from surgical complications on Thursday, October 9, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sodus on November 10, 1943, to Abraham and Katherine (Boyington) DeNeef. A graduate of the Lyons Central School, Abe retired in 1998 as Business Agent from Union Local 1163, Millwright, Pile Drivers and Divers.
Abe is survived by his wife Bonnie (Barcomb) DeNeef; son James (Rebecca) DeNeef; daughter Jacqueline (Scott) Hironimus; step-daughters, Robin Reynolds of North Tonawanda and Teri Reynolds of Clarksville, TN; grand-daughters, Courtney DeNeef, Kaitlynn DeNeef and Sydney DeNeef; great-grandson Stephen; sisters, Beverly (Larry) Van Lare of North Rose, Doris Dopp of Wolcott, Gladys (Howard) Garrett of Clyde and Frances (John) Foss of Sodus Center; mother-in-law, Ethel Barcomb of Wolcott; sister-in-law, Sherry (Thomas) Clines and sons, of Woodbridge, VA; several nieces, nephews and special friends; his beloved yellow lab, Morgan. Abe was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Francella in 1995, and by son Stephen in 2004.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the NORTON FUNERAL HOME, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. His funeral will be held Wednesday morning, 10 a.m. from the funeral home, interment will be at the Sodus Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Abe may be directed to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489; or directed to a charity of one's choice. Abe's family would like to thank everyone for the calls, email, cards and prayers during this difficult time. On-line condolences may be sent to:

www.hsnorton.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 12, 2008.

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Susan Clement

October 27, 2008

Jimmy,Jackie and families
I am so sorry for the loss of Abe.
Know that now he,your mom, are now together,looking down upon you all.

Harold Cheetham

October 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice Mlynar Andrews

October 16, 2008

Dear Jackie and family,
My brother John Paul and I knew you from school in Lyons, and my mother Adele knows you. We also lost our father, John P. Mlynar, this weekend, and so we can empathize with your grief. May God sustain your family at this sad time.

Debbie Henner

October 13, 2008

Bonnie & Family

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families for your loss.

Joe &Sharon(spross) Fornieri

October 12, 2008

Bonnie, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Bob Davis

October 12, 2008

To my best friend and schoolmate.
We had a great many good times.
May Peace be with you and your family.

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