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Ernesto Avila Obituary
Gates: Sunday, October 28, 2007, at age 85. Predeceased by his son, Ernesto S. He is survived by his wife, Miriam (Latour); daughters, Zenia (Ronald) Ross, Sarah (Eric Weidel) Avila, Leslie (Robert) Schmidt and Jennifer Avila; daughter-in-law, Lina (Carmen) DiMora; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Minerva Ysusi and Miriam (Juan) Sanchez; brothers, Enildo (Maria) Avila and Efrain (Juana) Avila; several nieces, nephews and friends. Ernesto was the founder of the Cuban Liceo of Rochester.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, 4-8 PM at the New Comer Family Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Private service and interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernesto Avila
anonomous
November 5, 2007
I am sorry i never got to say goodbye. I regret not coming to see you when you needed your family the most. Thank you for everything you have done for me, the birthday and Chrismas cards and just being there to see us grow up. We miss you.
Carolyn & Don Harter
October 30, 2007
Jen and Family,
My heart goes out to you all at this very difficult time. May the happy memories comfort you all at this time. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Legends LLC
October 30, 2007
To Mario and his family,
Our deepest condolances,
Your Co-Workers at Legends, LLC
The Macy Family
October 30, 2007
Out family gatherings will not be complete with out him. We will all miss his Cuban jokes, especially about Fidel. One day we will see him again in heaven.
Mary Jo Colligan & family
October 30, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you upon the loss of a wonderful man. I am so happy I had the chance to speak with Ernesto an Miriam recently. May his love and the strength that he portrayed give you comfort. For he is surely around you...and will be forever.
God Bless you all...you are in our prayers.
Marianna Szczur
October 29, 2007
Dearest Jen, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad .My heart goes out to you and your mom and family.I never got the chance to meet him but the wonderful stories you shared about him and his love of life made him very inspirational .Please let me know what I can do.
alicia dingman
October 29, 2007
Jen- I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please pass condolences to your family and know we are here for you if you need us.
Alicia and Jason Dingman
Gilbert R. and Laurie A. Perez
October 29, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christina Giammarva
October 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this time. Your loss is heaven's gain. With deepest sympathies.
The Giammarva Family (nicole's other family)
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