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Ella Carragher Obituary
A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, "Louise" loved her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the Casino. She loved watching all Sports. She shared a Special Bond with her dog Rosie. In her earlier days she worked at Zotos and Adult Day Care at Seneca Nursing and Rehab Center.
The daughter of Arthur and Maxine Alford Schirmer, she was a former member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Geneva, and currently attended St. Francis Church, Phelps.
Surviving are her children Cheryl R. Burnett (John Acquilano) Geneva, Mary M. Coleman (Michael Szozda) Phelps; grandchildren, Troy Randleman, Ally Acquilano, Ashton Carragher, Katy Acquilano, Michael Coleman; stepfather, Dean Long (Melissa) Dansville; son in law, Michael Coleman (Andrea Bogin), several siblings, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins.
"Louise" was predeceased by her husband Richard; daughter Michelle; and granddaughter Kristen Patrick; brothers Ric Long and James Prattico,
We would like to thank Sue Underhill and the volunteers at Light Hill Comfort Care Home in Canandaigua, N.Y. for their compassionate care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday February 21, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Church Waterloo with the Reverend James Fennessy, Pastor, as celebrant.
A spring interment will be held in Sand Hill Cemetery.
A calling hour will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. prior to the Funeral Mass, at St. Mary's Church 35 Center Street Waterloo, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Light Hill 5160 Parish St. Ext. Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424.
Funeral arrangements are with Farrell's Funeral Service Inc. 84 South St Auburn, N.Y.
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Kristie Salone
February 21, 2026
Cheryl and Mary I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother? She was a very special and loving person! I enjoyed her enthusiasm she would show to the whole entire team when Michelle and your entire "Tile Center softball team! Wouldnt be a game without weezy and her Richie! She held a special piece in my heart she was one of the most dearest and sweetest non-judgmental woman I have ever met. She would help keep an eye on Krystle and Willie when they were little and then Karenaa when she was born she was a dear woman to me and I do believe our entire team stay strong and humble my friends she's in a better place and weezy please hug my son for me while you're up there rest in peace
Theresa white
February 21, 2026
Mary, I´m so sorry I can´t be there with you today. As you know, you´re in my thoughts and in my prayers and I know this is gonna be one of the toughest days of your life. And I´m sorry I can´t be there with you. I loved your mom very much. Weezy always used to make me laugh.
I loved your family very much. Hang in there girl you´ll get through it. Weezy you be missed.
Katherine Seagrave
February 19, 2026
I remember Louise way back in the day....late 60s, early 70s before before she and Richie had kids. I was married to To Mahoney at the time. Tom and Richie worked together and Louise and I became friends. She was a lovely person. May she RIP.
Barbie D´Angelo Riley
February 19, 2026
Cheryl, Mary and family~I am so sorry to hear of Louise´s passing. Losing your Mom is a significant loss and my heart hurts for you and Mary. I remember spending a lot of time at the house when we were kids and I always thought of her as one of the cool Mom´s. Although I haven´t seen her in many years, my memories of her and the fun we had at the house have remained in my heart. Please know I am thinking of you All and keeping you in my prayers.
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