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Phillip Butcher Obituary

Butcher, Phillip W.

Greece: December 26, 2013 at age 82. He is predeceased by Watson, Veva, LilaJean, Molly and Lance Lee. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara (Burgess); children, Mark (Connie Morey), Jason (Annie LaCava) and Melissa (Brian) Burke; grandchildren, Caleb, Carson, Peter, Joe, Brendan, Alex, Sammy and A.J.; nieces and nephew, Elaine, Kim, Tim and Melody; and other loved family members.

Calling hours will be held Sunday December 29th, 1-3 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. His Service will follow at 3 PM. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lollypop Farm or Lifetime Care Hospice. To share a special memory, please visit:

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Dec. 28, 2013.

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MaryKay Psyk

January 3, 2014

To all those who loved Philip, especially Barbara, Mark, Jason and Missy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family has had a special place in my heart since I was a treen. You have shown me comfort and love during some of my most difficult times and I could not ever had repaid you enough. I pray for your comfort during this difficult time. God Bless

December 31, 2013

Dear Barbara,
Please accept my condolences. Your husband had you to love and care for him. I know how fortunate he was to have you. Sincerely, Janice Plummer

December 28, 2013

Dear Jason & Annie,

We were so sorry to hear that your beloved Dad had passed, Jason. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Much love to you and the boys,

Aunt Lainey & Uncle Ricky

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