Irving L. Kessler Esq.

FUNERAL HOME

Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc.

3325 Winton Road South

Rochester, New York

Irving Kessler Obituary

Kessler, Irving L., Esq.

Brighton: August 1, 2011 after a brief illness. Predeceased by his brothers, Ben, Abe & Jack Kessler. Beloved uncle of Gilbert & Lynda Kessler, Richard & Andrea Kessler, Lynda & David Newman, Warren "Skip" & Joan Kessler, Roger & Donna Kessler, Shelly & Paul Brown, Michael Kessler, Robert Kessler, Nancy Kessler; many great & great great nieces & nephews and many dear friends. Irv was a decorated WW II Army Veteran who served in Italy. He attended Ohio State University and graduated from Harvard Law School.

Irving will be remembered as a prominent attorney with Underberg & Kessler for over 60 years. He also served as counsel for the Jewish Home of Rochester and the Rundel Library. He was a civic leader and his contributions to community were recognized as he received the Nathaniel Rochester Award. Funeral services will be held on WEDNESDAY (TODAY), 12 NOON at Brighton Memorial Chapel (3325 Winton Rd. So.) Interment Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends, Wednesday from 3-5 PM & 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM at the Summit (2000 Summit Cir. Dr.). Donations may be made in his memory to the Jewish Home Foundation, Rundel Library Foundation or Temple Beth David. For directions, to submit a photo or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.BrightonMemorialChapel.com

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Irving Kessler

12 Entries

Barbara Nicoll

August 15, 2011

I was so saddened to hear Mr. Kessler has passed away. I worked with him in the early '80s and he was always a delight. A real gentleman and I always admired him. I am so sorry for your loss.

August 12, 2011

Perhaps Russell, Who died on 2/14, will be joining thm. Irv was A classy, gracious gentlemen I loved his bow ties

Mike Dwyer

August 3, 2011

I am saddened to learn of Irv's passing. Having practiced law with him for over 30 years, I always found him to be a true gentleman, as well as a gentle man. He was a first rate lawyer of unimpeachable integrity who always gave his best for his clients. He was liked, trusted and admired by all who worked with him.

Donald Lamutis

August 3, 2011

I am so sad to hear of Mr. kessler's passing. He was a wonderful and gentle person and a very intelligent attorney who went out of his way on many occasions to assist me in my legal career. I will miss him and send my condolences to his entire family.

Barbara F. Greenstein

August 3, 2011

What a kind and special man! I'd love to think that Irv and Andy (Greenstein who died 5/9/11) are having grand conversations in a peaceful place and looking out for all of us.

Liz Boehm

August 3, 2011

I will forever remember Mr. Kessler and his bowties. I have immense respect for him on a personal level with all the great charity work he did, never wanting any recognition or fanfare; and as a co-worker, where you could always count on seeing him in the office no matter what. His work ethic and the overall friendliness he showed to all, no matter where on the corporate ladder you were, was something to admire and should be a lesson for younger attorneys.

I am truly grateful to have known him. My prayers go out to his family for their loss.

Bernard McAniff SJ

August 3, 2011

Irving was a neighbor who was (and is) highly esteemed by those who lived near his family on St. Paul Boulevard and Thorndyke Road. May his soul rest in peace.

August 2, 2011

Irv was a "gentleman" that everyone in this life should have had the opportunity to meet. In my 43 years in the banking industry in Rochester, N.Y. , I had the good fortune to work and interact with Irv. He truly exemplfied goodness!
Sincerely,
Richard A DiVirgilio
Fairview,TX

August 2, 2011

how sad I am to read that Irv has passed away. He was a friend and a patient for years. A wonderful warm person, a great gentleman, a super supporter of Jewish causes, Community causes, Cultural causes. Irv supported all things good for the community.

Regards to niece Lynda. Sorry I can't get there from Orlando!

Ron Kwasman

Joyce George-Knight

August 2, 2011

Though I haven't seen Irving in about a decade, he always amazed me. A quiet man, he was kind, kept up with the times, and had amazing energy. His love for tennis had him playing well beyond the age of many. He had my respect. May you be at peace, Mr. Kessler.

wal blatter

August 2, 2011

Irv was a dear friend of our family for 40 years. The perfect gentleman, bright, thoughtful, peaceful, and inner city community minded. It was folks like Irv who truly "built this city!"

Alan Bachman

August 2, 2011

While he was not my biological "Uncle," he was and always will be my "Uncle Irv."
One of the greatest of men. He would drive me to High School almost every day on his way to work. He would show movies at a Hospital for children each week. Only the Holy One knows all his great deeds, for they were numerous and he was a humble man. I am deeply indebted to the example he set. And I believe there are many more whose lives were enhanced because they knew him. What a great loss. My prayers and thoughts to all of the family and all those that grieve. He is one in a billion.

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