Jack Schifano

Schifano, Jack

Sodus: Gone but not forgotten, passed away at age 37, on May 31, 2013. Predeceased by his father, Dominick Schifano. Survived by the love of his life, wife Michelle Gayk Schifano; 4 year old daughter Grace AnnMarie, his sunshine, his everything, who will ALWAYS love her daddy "to the moon and back"; and their unborn son, Baby Schifano.

Also survived by his mother, Annette Rivoli Schifano; siblings, Marie Angela (William LoVetro), Joseph Michael Schifano, Cherylann Schifano Hewitt, Dominic Schifano, Patricia Schifano and Paul Schifano; grandmother, Jennie Schifano; father-in-law, Don Gayk; mother-in-law, Linda Streevy Gayk; brother-in-law, Michael Gayk (Courtney Starrett); several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; aunts and uncles; cousins and far too many friends to name.

Jack was the youngest of 7 children, born in Rochester, NY on September 12, 1975. Jack may have been the baby but he was big in both size and stature. Jack was a Boy Scout when he was young, and went on to earn his Eagle Scout. Jack was an avid outdoorsman. Jack's father handed down a love of hunting, especially turkey hunting with dad's handmade turkey calls. Jack and his father often spent quality time fishing, a tradition Jack shared with his daughter, who will no doubt show her brother "how daddy did it". Jack had a heart of gold and most of his days he was consumed with taking pictures and videos of his beautiful daughter; his most prized possession. He would generously share his love for her with the world, with a pride only a father could know. In the evenings he worked as a Direct Support Professional, with Developmentally Disabled children at Hillside Children's Center. Jack was hired because he told his interviewer that if he could make a difference in just one child's life then he knew he had done his job. He was highly dedicated and devoted to his job. Jack had a compassion for comradery and brethren; this led him to join the Rochester Beardsmen Society. He attended, supported and created many events in their name, as promoter, quickly earning himself the beloved title "Sgt in Arms". Jack, also known as "The Reverend Harrington" was an entrepreneur as well, creating and selling his very own "Reverend Harrington's 17 Moustache Wax". He would hold Instagram competitions seeking out the best moustache pictures, broadening his fan base, creating opportunity to sell his product worldwide. Jack had recently shown enthusiasm for motorcycle riding. Jack was a member of Livin Proof Motorcycle Club, in Sodus, NY; a great group of local bikers. Jack, also a loyal member of the NY Drunx, always had an intense love for music. He had an entire studio in his home and would play music tenaciously, even without a band. His heart and effort was always so much stronger than even those we knew who aspired to be professional musicians, but that was Jack, he poured his all into everything he did.

Jack Schifano was so much more than just a man, he was a husband and soul mate to his wife, a best friend forever to his young daughter, a protector; guardian over his family while here on earth, and now as an angel up in Heaven. He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and to some, he was Uncle Jax. Regardless of how you knew him it was obvious, he was a kind and loving man with a taste for living his life to the fullest, happily bringing us all along for the ride…be it on a motorcycle, packed in one car on a trip to New Jersey for a Beard Competition, at his dinner table for a fresh home-made meal, through his eyes in the many photographs and videos he shared, or when he was in his most favorite of places; home with "his girls" whom he adored. To know Jack was to love Jack, he will be greatly missed. We all Love you Jack, Now and Forever.

His family will receive friends on THURSDAY 12 noon - 2 PM and 4-8 PM at the funeral home, 1650 Empire Blvd., Webster. On FRIDAY, please join Jack's family at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (2461 Lake Ave., Rochester 14621)at 11 AM where his Funeral Service will be held in the Christ Our Light Mausoleum Chapel followed by interment. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the family for a fund for Jack's children.