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Guy Chapman Obituary
Greece/Hilton - On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Guy R. Chapman, loving son, brother and uncle passed away at the age of 55. He is pre-deceased by his mother Carmen, brother Michael, and best friend Tommy O'Brien. He is survived by his father, siblings & nephews: Ray (Gwen Nelson) Chapman, Keith Chapman, Carmen (Moe) Alaimo, James (Nancy Marinelli) Chapman, Laura (Tommy Probst) Chapman, Michael Briganti and Austin Briganti.
Guy was born on October 9th, 1965 to Carmen and Raymond Chapman in Rochester, NY. He attended Hilton Schools, Cardinal Mooney H.S. and earned his master's degree in Occupational Therapy from D'Youville College in 1999.
Prior to being an Occupational Therapist (OT), Guy was an award-winning bartender & para legal, but being an OT was his passion. As an OT, Guy's greatest work experience was working with the children at Stepping Stones Learning Center. His sense of humor was endearing. Guy loved his students and they all loved 'Mr. Guy'. Guy had a special gift, he always came up with creative ways to connect with the kids, whether it was a walk outside observing nature or games he concocted. He was relating to their world, deepening their understanding of themselves, and the children loved him for it.
Guy was an avid hunter. Paired with his personally trained dog, Tanner, there wasn't a duck within their reach that wasn't fair game. Guy's fortress of solitude was the family cottage in Henderson Harbor, NY. It was there where Guy lived out his well-deserved summers-off from his passion of teaching. While fishing was Guy's passion, he had an even greater desire to share his experiences with family and friends. Many of his experiences included our close family friends the Wahl's and his friend & Cousin Gary Chapman. Stories of the "one that got away" were certainly never in short order when sitting by the nightly campfire. Guy lived up to his nickname "Guy Smiley". Never lacking on smiles or compliments, Guy was someone who, even if you only met once, you didn't forget.
Friends may call Tuesday 3-7 PM at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral service at the convenience of the family.
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Nancy Kopen
July 29, 2021
I had the esteem pleasure of working with Guy at Stepping Stones he was our best OT Therapist and worked so hard, he was one of the friendliest people I ever met, I will miss him. I wish his family by deepest sympathy during this time.
Bill Streb
June 7, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Guy’s passing. I have fond memories of his sense of humor and his skills as a bartender. My deepest sympathies to the entire Chapman family.
Ray Cannan
June 5, 2021
Guy and his family were and are very special to me. I moved into their home on North Greece Rd. back when I was having some tough days thirty-six years ago, at Guy's invite. When I met Ray and Carmen (Guy's parents, respectfully) and the rest of the family, I met some of the nicest people I had ever met. Guy's siblings made me feel right at home and I stayed with the Chapman family a good year. Guy and I had lost touch over the years until I saw and spoke with him briefly at Tommy O'Brien's funeral. I knew Tommy and Guy were great friends. My last word's to Guy were just telling him that I loved him. He told me that he loved me too. I didn't hear of Guy's passing until the other day, June 3rd. I certainly would've attended his services and funeral had I known earlier. Much love to Guy's family. Ray Cannan
Dan Graupman
June 1, 2021
Guy was a great friend I’ve known him for 35 years he always had a smile and a Witt about him I’m gonna miss him a lot the world is alitte sadder without him
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