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Craig Mettlach Obituary
Penfield: 43 of Penfield, died of cancer 11/22/07 at Strong Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. Craig was born Feb. 2, 1964, in Indiana. He worked as a senior engineer at Citizens Communications and was an active member of the Trinity Council #4618. A constant volunteer in the community, he worked with youth groups at church and spearheaded community service projects at work.
Craig had beaten cancer once before, age 18. August 2007, he received the "survivor award" at his 25th High School Reunion. He donated his body to the Univ. of Rochester, hoping to help find a cure for cancer.
Craig is survived by his wife, Chaney (Roko), Penfield; daughter, Hannah Mariah, Indiana; father, Daniel (Jane) of Texas; sister, Theresa (Kelly) Stephens of Indiana; as well his extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday at St. Paul's Church, 783 Hard Road, Webster, NY at 3p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 www.cancer.org
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Lisa Minnick
December 8, 2007
Chaney, Hannah, My Uncle Danny and Theresa and everyone who loved Craig,
Craig is my cousin we grew up together. We lived in the same neighborhood and graduated high school the same year. We grew up playing baseball, sled riding and I will treasure the memories I have with him. My husband and two boys loved him very much as well, he was so good to my boys! When he called to tell me he only had 2-5 more days I told him how much I love him and I will meet him in Heaven. I look forward to that day. He is an angel and it is our loss but Heaven's gain.
Much love,
Lisa
Nicholas and his mom &dad Giudice
December 7, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Robert Keown
November 25, 2007
Chaney, Hannah, and family,
You have my deepest sympathies at this time. Craig was a good friend and colleague to many of us over at Frontier (Citizens), and also the Knights of Columbus here in Webster.
I enjoyed the many times that we attended hockey & baseball games, or took in one of our mutual friends band gigs, and the projects that we worked on for the Knights.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
May God Bless,
Bob Keown
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