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Frank P. "Pappy" Gelfo Sr.

Frank Gelfo Obituary

Gelfo, Frank P. Sr
"Pappy"
Webster: Born May 8, 1915 passed away October 9, 2008 at age 93, after a long illness. He was the proud owner of Modello's Supermarket, and a member of The Rochester Power Squadron until 1959 when he moved to Miami Florida, where he worked as a car manager for 2 large dealerships. He moved back to Rochester in 2000. Predeceased by his grandson, Michael DeMario. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Liboria "Betty"; daughters, Marge Grasta, Frances DeMario, Barbara Rose Gelfo; son, Frank (Kathy) Gelfo Jr.; beloved grandchildren, Betty Grasta, Carl Grasta, Debbie (Jeff) Dallimore, Arthur DeMario Jr., Wayne DeMario, Frank (Silvia) Gelfo, Vicki (Matt) Perdue, Joseph (Kim) Gelfo, Brian (Ayryn) Gelfo, 14 great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Sue Mingoia, Theresa Jelfo; several nieces and nephews.
Calling MONDAY, 4-8 at Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., 1395 N. Goodman. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 from the Funeral Home and 10 am in Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Webster Comfort Care, (700 Klem Rd.) Webster, 14580, or to Holy Name of Jesus Church.
A special thank you to the staff of Home Care at the Heart, the staff at St, Ann's Home Rehab, and the staff and volunteers from the Webster Comfort Care Hospice.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2008.

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