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Donald Lanio Obituary
Fairport: Jan 2, 2016 at age 87. Born August 19, 1928. Husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather and friend to many who will be greatly missed. Donald served in the Korean War in 1950 for two years. He worked at Eastman Kodak in the chemical dept. for 37 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Irene. Left to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 35 years, Jane (Polfleit) Lanio; his children, Michael and Than Lanio, Catherine and Jon Farber , Ann and Tim Thaney, Rob and Kathy Lanio; grandchildren Deena, Elizabeth, Nicole and James; his stepchildren and step grandchildren: Peter, Bonnie and Ayden Polfleit, Tim, Kathy, Stephanie, Bradley, Brianna and Jennifer Polfleit, Jim, Mary Jo, Jake and Joe Polfleit and Mark, Kelly, Katie and Hannah Polfleit.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Jan 8 at 1:00 PM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6020 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Perinton Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1400 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport, NY 14450. To share a memory, please visit:
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January 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lanio family at this difficult time. No doubt you have a treasure book of happy and wonderful memories with Don to fall back on. May he rest in peace.
Jenny & Gene Nealon x
Tim and Kathy Polfleit
January 6, 2016
Donald May your light shine brightly while rejoicing with the Lord .We will hold you forever in our hearts ! Love you forever ! Tim,Kathy,Stephanie,Bradley,Brianna and Jennifer
January 6, 2016
Dear Lanio Family - so very sorry to learn of Don's passing away. Our deepest
sympathy. Remembering him and the great
times from long ago.....William and Eleanor Lesio
Tim and Kathy Polfleit
January 6, 2016
Donald ,We have fond memories of you throughout our lives . You have been a wonderful father and grandfather.We will never forget how kind and sweet you were.You will live in our hearts forever . Love you forever Tim,Kathy,Stephanie,Bradley,Brianna,and Jennifer
Ronald McLane
January 6, 2016
I know Don will be missed by his family and friends. He was very friendly when we lived next door to him. Jane,You have my sympathy.
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