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Herbert Dey Obituary
East Rochester: On June 10, 2011, age 79. Herbie leaves his loving wife, Marilyn of more than 50 years; his four children, Herbert "Jerry", David (LaDonna), Duane (Margaret) and LeAnn Michelle Dey. He also leaves his two sisters, Leonore Dey & Marie Cousar (Robert); family friends, Marie DeJesus & Lonnie Day; brother-in-law, Wilfred Gray; sisters-in-law, Peggy Weimer & Shirley Gray; nieces, Kathy Sears, Melvyna Markajani, Vernee Snow Nobles & Tianna Gray; nephews, Alden Gray, Vernon Banks, Shannon Smith, Rickie, Ross & Ryan Markajani; and ten grandchildren, Delontae Cooper and David, Alessandria, Taylor, Jordan, Donavan, Morgan, Victoria, Tyler & Peyton Dey. Herbert was a US Air Force veteran- Korea. Friends may call THURSDAY, 10AM - 12 Noon at the POTTER'S HOUSE, 321 East Linden Avenue in East Rochester. Funeral services will follow. Interment in Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Potter's House in his memory.
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for Herbert Dey
patrice
June 7, 2024
Herbie Dey
The dad I never had. To this day, I am still talking about you to any and everybody who would listen!. To me, You were the epitome of what a dad is supposed to be. You also reflected in so many ways, a gentleman of all gentlemen. Thank you for teaching and showing me during your time here.
Blessings to the Dey family
Hugh&Dora Duvall
June 18, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Morano Holbrook
June 18, 2011
Heartfelt condolences from the Morano family, Sam and Marian and children. We have very fond memories of Mr. Dey from our childhood. Our prayers are with Mrs. Dey and the entire family.
Penny Spear
June 17, 2011
Dear Marilyn and Family,Herbie's smile and goodness was like this candle,a calm ever present light to show us the way through the darkness of the coming days.His abiding love will comfort you at this sad time.Love from all your Connecticut and New York family,Penny and kids
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Aaron & Jan Duval
June 17, 2011
With sadness we express our condolances to Marilyn and the family. We know Herb is in a better place, but we join you in the loss of his smile, and loving presence. God is the father of all comfort and we pray His continual comfort to you as you mourn your loss.
Aaron & Jan Duval
Lillian & Griffin Gathers
June 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
June 17, 2011
Marilyn and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Herbie. He was such a gentle man. I will miss his kind and wise words. We are so glad we had the chance to meet Herbie.
Keep all your happy memories of him. I will help you get though the hard times.
Sincerly,
Sue, Steve and Mike
James Elsbree
June 16, 2011
My heart was saddened when I heard that Mr. Dey had passed on. My prayers are that God will comfort you and your family during this time. I grew up in East Rochester on East Chestnut St. I have fond memories of the Deys' coming to our Little League games. My brother Carl and his wife Pat were close friends of the Deys.
Tracy Spice
June 16, 2011
Dear Dey Family,
Sorry for your loss. May you have warm memories to strengthen you, and faith to lift your spirits until you meet again. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy Spice (ubbink) and family
(Perth, Australia but had to use my Mom's zip to post)
Debbie Naus
June 15, 2011
I will miss Herbie and his laughter! Thank you Herbie for all that you gave to the East Rochester Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Marilyn my thoughts are with you and your family!
Ed Yaw
June 15, 2011
It was a pleasure and an honor to work with Herbie for many years. He was not just a mentor, but a burst of sunshine through any cloudy day. If you needed help, advice or support he was there with the familiar, easy smile. It has been almost 20 years since I saw him last. In a lifetime it is the outstanding people that are remembered. I am happy that my life crossed his life's path. Ed Yaw, USPS-Retired
Patrice Grey
June 15, 2011
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
the wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
Herbie Dey, you have been an awesome reflection to me of a father's love, thank you for showing me the true meaning and love of a father; I will miss talking with you, listening to you but will continue to learn from you....
.....Sleep now and take your rest.
June 15, 2011
Hi Marilyn we are keeping you all in our prayers .Herbiw was always such a gentleman and I remember lots of calls with him and how kind he would be to his patients .He always would be intrested in what you were doing and great to talk to.
Love Ed & MAGGIE
Doris Eddington
June 15, 2011
To Marilyn and the Dey Family,
My heart was saddened when I heard that Herbert had pasted on. My prayers are that God will comfort you and your love ones and all those who loved him, knew him and will miss him. My son Otis testimony of Herberts' acceptance of Jesus Christ, gives me a greater joy, in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our loving savior. I love you and I will continue to keep you and the family in my prayers.
Doris Eddington
Patty Duvall-Williams
June 14, 2011
To Marilyn and the entire Dey Family, My sincerest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you with the loss of our Herbie. He truly was a special person and a joy to be around. Your cousins in Ohio will keep you in prayer. May God embrace you all.
Dan Harris
June 14, 2011
To the Dey Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. I really only knew David and Duane through my older brother, but if they were the face of the Dey family values, what a tremendously moral, God Loving family it must have been. My only regret would be not getting to know the parents who were responsible for such fine young role-models for me to look up to.
May only the fondest memories of Herbert fill your hearts, and may the Love of God and His Son Jesus, fill your souls.
June 14, 2011
To the Dey Family - We had the pleasure of being in the company of Herb and his family on many occasions and have many good memories. We are so saddened by your loss. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, family and the community. May God bless you.
Henry & Lorienda smith
Gerald Fichter
June 14, 2011
Sorry to hear about his passing, he was a great person. As a past E. Rochester native he will be missed. Prayers go out to his family.
Linda Andersen
June 14, 2011
Herbie was a kind and gentle person, with the spirit of God within him. It was a joy to work with him at the post office.
Bill Lewis
June 14, 2011
Had the pleasure of working with Herb at the P.O.he was a wonderkul person,sorry for your loss.
Jeffrey Kokinda
June 14, 2011
Dear Marilyn and Family,My sincere sympathy to you all, we not only lost a husband, father, friend, but a hero who served his country as a soldier as well a federal employee. I had met Herbie as a child when you lived on West Elm Street,he watched us play basketball along with young Jerry. I served with him in the 98th Division. He will never be forgotten with his kindness and compassion. A very unselfish man. May he rest in peace.
Mary Kay Knorr
June 13, 2011
Had the pleasure of meeting Herbie & Marilyn at a few ERVAC functions.. he will be sadly missed.. my thoughts are with family and friends of Herbie!
earl lester
June 13, 2011
Hi Marilyn sorry for your lose and ours also he was a good man i remember Herb from E R ambulance and boy scout troop 136 and he will be missed by all of us
June 13, 2011
Dear LaDonna and family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I hope your memories will help you through.
Barb Spencer School #20
Jean Pryor
June 13, 2011
Marilyn&Family,
I was sorry to read about Herbie passing,
I know how close the two of you were. May you faith, and good memories help you at this time.
Jean Pryor
Erin Henderson
June 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I never met Mr. Dey but I know his goodness through his daughter, LeAnn. One of the best people I know.
Andrew Amsden
June 13, 2011
The most caring and compassionate man I've ever met. My family and I will truly miss him, and I consider it a blessing to have known him personally. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and the entire Dey family at this difficult time.
June 13, 2011
Duane, Margaret, Morgan and Family
We are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts. Liz and Katie Slater
Phyllis Lester
June 13, 2011
His
Earthly
Respect
Born in honesty
Is
Eternal
Rest in peace my dear friend knowing your family and all that knew you, will never forget you.
Ken Lester
June 13, 2011
Mr. Dey was, and in my eyes, still is a great, great man. The world is a lesser place without him. The time I was blessed to spend with him has not only enriched my life but that of my children's as well. Many of the lessons I learned early in life were taught by Mr. Dey, and those lessons continue to be learned by my children today. Thank you so much
June 13, 2011
TO MARILYN& ENTIRE FAMILY, HE'S in my prayer's Herbie was such a Gentleman. He's in a better place.Love to all,Judy Kubek
Larry & Beth Veley
June 13, 2011
His memory lives on in your heart.
Beth & Larry Veley
June 13, 2011
Dear Marilyn-Thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Herbie will be missed by us all on Hickory St. He was a joy to know and talk to over the years. My god with you and give the strength to go on.
June 13, 2011
Dear Marilyn and Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. We will always remember Herbie as a true gentleman. May you all find comfort in the many memories of him and knowing he is at peace.
Most Sincerely, Anna and Terry Ross
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