Name: Calling hours for Michael Montemorano
Start: 2016-05-23T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-23T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Baris Funeral Home - Clyde

Montemorano,

Michael

Clyde: 64, died Saturday (May 14, 2016) at Strong Hospital.

Friends may call on Monday(May 23rd ) from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Baris FuneeFuneral Home, 87 West Genesee St., Clyde, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Tuesday (May 24th ) at St. John's Catholic Church, 43 W. DeZeng in Clyde. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Clyde.

Memorials, in his name, may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 43 W. DeZeng St. Clyde, NY 14433 or to the Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue0 Rochester, NY 14642.

Mr. Montemorano was born on May 30, 1951 in Lyons, NY, the son of Pasquale and Lou Ann Howell Montemorano. He was a graduate of St. John's Catholic School in 1966 and Clyde-Savannah Central Schools in 1970. Michael started working at the family's mining business at a young age. He became a truck driver and mechanic for M.A. Montemorano & Sons. He and his brother, Steven, formed JMS Topsoil. He was a past Post Commander of the Brown-DiSanto Post 226, American Legion and also involved with Wayne County Veteran Association. Michael was a dedicated veteran. He worked on many projects for veterans and received many accomodations for his work with POW/MIA, Sampson Veterans Cemetery and the Veterans' Highway just to name a few. He developed his relationships with the region's elected officials, using those relationships to better the causes of the Veterans, POWs and MIAs.

He is survived by his mother LouAnn Montemorano, five brothers Steven(Jamie) of Clyde, Eric of Clyde, Todd (Diane) of Summerduck, VA, Timothy (Jayne) of Victor, Paul (Mary Ann) of Clyde, many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Michael was predeceased by his father Pasquale, a brother Patrick, and a nephew Jackson.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on May 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Montemorano

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May 22, 2016

Mike was a great guy. He had a heart of "gold". He will be sadly missed by me and all his American Legion friends

May 21, 2016

Mike and I spent 6 months together in the Army during Basic and Advanced training. He was a gentle soul, who smiled easily ; who knew his engine mechanics like no other guy in the class; was merciless in barracks monopoly games and always gave me the toy from his daily box of "Cracker Jacks" to send home to my 3 y/o daughter. Rest in peace, Rocky

RS

Sherry & Phil Ufholz

May 21, 2016

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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