Peter H. Giblin

Giblin, Peter H.

Rochester: Passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2017 a few days before his 86th birthday. He is survived by his loving children, Katie Giblin Love (Thomas C.) and Patrick McCarthy Giblin (Claire Strickland); grandchild, Charlie McCarthy Love; sister, Patricia Giblin Hack and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Peter is predeceased by his wife, Kandis K. Giblin; parents, James and Marie Giblin of Detroit, MI; brother, James Kister Giblin and his wife, Joan and brother-in-law, William T. Hack.

Peter came to Rochester by way of Sausalito, California with Kodak. He and his loving wife, Kandy, made a home here in Rochester where they would live for the rest of their lives. Residing in Pittsford, they raised two children, Katie and Patrick. Peter was an active member of the Genesee Valley Club, an avid tennis player and skier, a sailor, and a swimmer in all seasons. Peter always had a great sense of humor, a fun loving attitude and a smile that those who knew him will always remember.

The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and employees of the Highlands of Pittsford, Brookdale Pittsford and the Jewish Home of Rochester for their help, care and support of Peter in his remaining years as he battled Alzheimer's disease. In particular, the family would like to thank Ted Howk for his steadfast friendship throughout the years.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday 11 AM at St. Louis Church, 64 S Main St, Pittsford. The family invites you to a reception at the Genesee Valley Club, 421 East Ave, Rochester at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY, 14620. To share a memory of Peter or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com.