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John Fennell Obituary
Retsof: May 3, 2017, at age 75 years. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Joyce DiFranco Fennell, 2 daughters, Paula (Mike) Leone of Retsof, Julie Fennell-Farrell of Syracuse, grandchildren, Kayla (Sean) Skinner, Emily Leone, Corey, Jack and Olivia Farrell, great-grandson, Kayden Skinner.
A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 1-4 PM at the family residence, 2783 Genesee St. in Retsof, where Military Honors will be held at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Livingston County Hospice Fund, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or the VFW Post # 5005, PO Box 221, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit:
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Michele fnk DiFranco
June 21, 2017
Fennell family Jack was a great man, i always got a good laugh when I was in NY many years ago my thoughts and prayers are with you all
May 7, 2017
jack RIP
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