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Mark Gonsenhauser Obituary
Palmyra: Passed away on March 6, 2014, at 65 years old. Predeceased by his father, Max & sister, Faye Gonsenhauser. Survived by his loving wife, Catherine; children, Joshua Gonsenhauser, Michele (Peter) Nicosia & Michael Gonsenhauser; mother, Ursula & mother-in-law, Joanne Buckner. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Funeral Services will be held on SUNDAY at 2 PM in the Rabbi Abraham Solomon Chapel of Temple Beth El (139 Winton Rd. S.). Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Irondequoit Country Club (4045 East Ave.) SUNDAY from 5 to 8 PM. Contributions may be made to the Strong Memorial Hospital or a charity of one's choice in his memory. To leave a message of condolence, please visit:
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Gonsenhauser
Bob Betts
March 15, 2014
I never knew Mark in his younger years, I wished I had. He had such an unusual perspective on life. He accepted what life gave to him in a way that very few people do. If you did not ask, he did not tell you about all the special contributions that he has made. When those who were around him in the last years learned about him, they had not realized those special qualities because he did not tell them. But, he had those special qualities. Everyone said, why did I not get to know him better? I will remember him always and admire his courage. Yes indeed, Mark was a very special person.
Laura Glasner
March 12, 2014
Dear Mrs. Gonsenhauser and family,
Bill and I are thinking of you all at this sad time. May you find comfort in the love of your family.
Dick Greer
March 10, 2014
I hauled the milk off Marky's farm in Scottsville for many years. All the while I was there, Marky would shoot the breeze with me. I got to know him as a friend that I will now miss. My sympathies to the entire family. Dick Greer
March 9, 2014
condolences to miss Ursula and all of marks family. his father hired me for my first job in 1975 and I was always grateful to the gonsenhauser family. dan star, Corsicana,texas.
March 9, 2014
Josh,
Sorry about your dad, he was a great guy. I enjoyed the times I had with him. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Gary Dianetti
March 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Gonsenhauser Family.
Cheryl and Gary Robinson
Victor, NY
Jim Fletcher
March 8, 2014
To the Gonsenhauser Family
Deepest Sympathy at your time of loss !
My very 1st real job was with Mark on "The Farm" Westfall Rd in the early 70s. I learned a lot about hard-work and perseverance while working with Max and Mark. I have fond & funny memories of those days with Mark.
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all!
Jim Fletcher
March 8, 2014
Josh, thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow. Janice & Laurie
March 8, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Eldridge
March 8, 2014
Mark was a very best friend for many years. We worked together at Dorschel's
and when I moved to Oklahoma ten years
ago we never lost touch. We would talk
often and always got together when I was in Rochester. Mark will be missed
by me but never forgotten.
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