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James Schell Obituary
Greece: Peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at age 86. Predeceased by his wife, Jean (Mendolera) Schell; daughter, Pamela Grund; grandson, Scott Grund; brother, Lyndsay Schell. He is survived by his children, James Jr. (Juli) Schell, Jeannie (Scott) Kloberdanz of CA; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Loretta DiNitto of FL; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Schell was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co. and A Navy Veteran. He also volunteered for numerous Hospices in Palm Springs, CA.
Friends may call THURSDAY from 4-8PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Friday, February 20, friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. John Evangelist Church of Greece. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing, donations may be directed to St. John Evangelist Church, 2400 W. Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 in his memory
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Donna (Schulz)Enright
March 1, 2015
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. We had many great times together when we were younger and had been in contact the last few years. It was nice catching up on years gone by.With my deepest sympathy.
Fran Stoio
February 24, 2015
Please accept my deep sympathy on your loss. May our God of healing mercy stretch out His hand to you. There are many who will greatly miss Jim's kind, gentle ways at the apartments. but he is home in Paradise.
February 18, 2015
ALL HIS FRIENDS IN RENO,NV WILL MISS HIM
LOVE YOU JIM
JOHN DARE
Jim and Connie Kane
February 18, 2015
Dear Jim, Jeannie and families,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers! May Jim Sr. rest in God's arms and know that we are thinking of you with love from all the Kane family.
Amy Schell-Carey
February 18, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Gary & Nancy Korneliusen
February 18, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Schell family.
February 18, 2015
All our love and prayers to your family! We will miss Uncle Jim dearly. Never was there a more kinder, loving,
and generous man! Love Linda & Jim Gallery
Lew & Mary Ellen Whipple
February 18, 2015
Dear Jim, Julie. & family :
Know that we feel your grief, & our thoughts & prayers are with you
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