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Cora "Candy" Holliday

Rochester, New York

1963 - 2013 (Age 50)

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AGE
50
LOCATION
Rochester, New York
CHARITY
National Kidney Foundation

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Holliday, Cora "Candy"Rochester: March 13, 2013 at age 50. Survived by her brother, Billie (Susan Marzolf) Holliday; sisters, Letha "Lee" (Louis Kinsella) Holliday, Phyllis (Jeff) Corcoran; niece, Sharon Marie Corcoran; a host of dear family and friends. For more about Cora, visit

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I just received the news of Cora's transition from one of our Nazareth teachers, Sr. Maria Pacelli. I am still so shocked, I thank God for knowing wonderful/ life giving Cora. Blessings to the family. Jackie Dobson

I have happy memories of working with Cora at WHEC; she could always make me laugh! I hope happy memories bring her family and many friends comfort during this sad time.

Oh, dear Cora, what a grief to learn of your passing. Your smile, and the jokes we shared, your courage...My heart goes out to your family at this sad time.

Cora, your laugh, that laugh!:) your bright spirit, and amazing hugs will be in my heart always. ..Love to the moon and back....

first let me say, candy rest in peace. pete,row row, may the lord give u peace and comfort a this time.im from the same hood as candy and her family,frost ave center for life! i remember her at 7years old and she always had a good heart,and soul. as i sit here, i must say i never knew her name was cora,but now that i no this, it brings a smile to my heart.i left in 1975, so i never saw here grow up,but one thing i no for sure is, pete loved his sisters very much,that i no!!! i no mr&mrs...

The warmth of a hug and that beutiful smile
Ask for an inch and she'd give you a mile
That's Cora

Making friends wherever she'd go
Raising their spirits when they felt a bit low
That's Cora

Above every challenge she just seemed to rise
And was seen as a winner in everyone's eyes
That's Cora

Her love for so many, especially our Kevin
Has earned her a crown when she met him in Heaven
That's...

The warmth of a hug and that beautiful smile
Ask for an inch and she'd give you a mile
That's Cora
Making friends wherever she'd go
Raising they spirits when they felt a bit low
That's Cora
Above every challenge she just seemed to rise
And was seen as a winner in everyone's eyes
That's Cora
Her love for so many, especially our Kevin
Has earned her a crown when she met him in Heaven
That's Cora
She's gone from our sight...

It always meant so much to me to run into Cora and Lee students I was privileged to teach during Nazareth Academy years. My sympathy and prayers to the whole family.
Sr. Marilyn Pray

I will miss your warm smile and great hugs.Peace be with you.