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James Cecere Obituary
Family and friends may call from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday (January 29) at the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home, 45 High Street, Geneva. Members of the Nester Hose Company will meet at 4:00 p.m., Knights of Columbus at 4:30 and the American Legion at 5:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday (January 30) with prayers at the funeral home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis-St. Stephen School Education Fund or Golisano Children's Hospital.
Jim was born on March 18, 1942, in Geneva, the son of the late Frank and Marie Hennessy Cecere and was a graduate of DeSales High School. He tried out for the Buffalo Bills, where he attended training camp in Florida. Jim retired after many years as a Liquor Salesman, with Peerless Ontario Liquor Distribution in Rochester. He was the former owner of Cleo's and the Lakeside Laundromat.
Jim was a life member and past Captain of the Nester Hose Company of the Geneva Fire Department, St. Stephen's Church, St. John Bosco Chapel, Knights of Columbus Geneva Council 272, Elks Lodge, American Legion Winnek post 396 and the Appleknockers. He enjoyed horse racing, golf and had coached football for the Geneva Browns Junior Football Team and DeSales High School.
He is survived by his children James Cecere, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., Ron (Amy) Cecere, of Canandaigua, Karen Cecere Irland, of Geneva and Melissa (Bo) Wright, of Skaneateles; grandchildren Connor, Jack and Susie Cecere, Ben, Rian and Jake Irland, Madeleine and Charlotte Wright; sisters and brothers Theresa (Joseph) DiZillo, of Bedford, N.H., Frank "Pinky" (Kathy) Cecere, Jr., of Geneva, John (Linda) Cecere, of Geneva, Stephen (Sheila) Cecere, of Jacksonville, Fla., Lenny (Meg) Cecere, of Geneva and Jeanne (Ron) Johnson, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Frank and Marie; his wife, Susan and a brother, Danny.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Cecere
Amy Kuryla
February 16, 2017
Big Jim...you were a second father to me. The world is a little less funny without you.
Max Venuti
February 15, 2017
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time grief and mourning. Jim was a great man and will be sadly missed. Take comfort in knowing he is with our Father in heaven.
Jerry Donahoe
January 30, 2017
My condolences to the Cecere family.I worked with Jim at both Ontario and Peerless . Went on a few trip with Jim and his wife Sue ,that we won while at the liquor companies. Jim was a gentleman and had a great sense of humor. Played golf with Jim and after he took us to a great fish fry at the Legion.Just a great guy, he will be missed. It was a pleasure and an honor knowing him.
Bucky joe fischer
January 29, 2017
To all the family and friends of Jim's passing.My thoughts and prayers to all. God bless all.
Joe Vedora
January 29, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss everyone,Jim is in our prayers the Dobbin Family
Don and Mary Rose Cass
January 29, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cecere family. May Jim rest in peace.
January 28, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cecere family. RIP buddy
Mike D'Augustine
Bill,Marcia Wagner
January 28, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Anania
January 28, 2017
My condolences to the Cecere family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I am sorry I will not be able to attend services.
Ed and Elaine Prindle
January 28, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to all of his wonderful family. May Jim rest in peace forever.
THE DAVE & JEFF ROGERS FAMILIES
January 27, 2017
To All the Cecere Family. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a great person and he was always there to help you out, no matter what it consisted of. When he was a liquor salesman we bought everything we could from Jim because he was honest and trustworthy. His word was gold. Jim will be missed not only by his family but his wealth of friends.
Jeff and Michele Littlefield
January 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time!!
Marc Thomas
January 27, 2017
Cicero Family,
My condolences on this. He lived a full life, usually had a smile on his face and a hand extended to greet you.
Steve Carpenter
January 27, 2017
I am honestly surprised to hear about Jim. And I am truly sorry for all of you. God bless you always
Elaine Chapin
January 27, 2017
To Cecere Family: John, so very sorry for your loss.
Lloyd Griffin
January 27, 2017
God bless Rest in peace
January 27, 2017
To all of the Cecere Family,
Bill and I were so sorry to here about Jim. He was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you in your time of sorrow.
Patty and Bill Ryan, San Antonio, Florida
Steve Hennessy
January 27, 2017
To the Cecere Family,
We are with you in your time of sorrow. Jim was our nephew, cousin and friend. You are in our prayers.
The Hennessy Family
January 27, 2017
To Cecere Family, Bill and I are so sorry to read about Jim. May He Rest In Peace.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Bill and Pati Mattice, Victor, New York
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