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John Cecere Obituary
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (December 17) at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva, N.Y.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday (December 18) at the funeral home and a Traditional Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church. Burial with full military honors will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to Students For Life, PO Box 7387 Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
John was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Frank and Marie Hennessy Cecere. He graduated from Geneva High School Class of 1964 and served his country in the U S Army during the Vietnam War serving in 5th Battelon 7th Cavalry. He worked construction and later was the owner and operated of the Holiday Bar in Geneva for many years. He was a member of Winnek Post #396 American Legion and a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of Italy. He was a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God Church in Syracuse.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons John Joseph (Lindsay) Cecere of Huntersville, N.C. and Nicholas (Stacy) Cecere of Romulus; his daughter, Jessica Cecere of Geneva; his brothers Frank (Kathy) Cecere of Geneva and Leonard (Meg) Cecere of Geneva; his sister, Jeanne (Ron) Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; his brother-in-law, Joseph DiZillo of Bedford, N.H.; his sister-in-law, Sheila Cecere of Jacksonville, Fla. ; six grandchildren Lucia, Salvatore, Brice, Alexandra, Sophia and Jax; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Theresa "Chicky" DiZillo; and his brothers James, Stephen "Togan" and Danny Cecere.
For those wishing to write a note of condolence, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com
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Jeanette Hanna
December 19, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RIP John
Sue bucci
December 17, 2020
Linda and family, sincere sympathy to you all.
Sue Bucci
DAVE ROGERS & FAMILY
December 16, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Marc Thomas
December 15, 2020
John was a good friend and I always enjoyed talking with him about a variety of subjects, which in almost every instance boiled down to religion and Notre Dame football (he always carried a rosary in his pocket and recited it daily). John befriended me years ago when he didn't have to, and I never forgot that. Geneva's lost a great guy and I will miss him. My condolences to the family.
Gail & Dan Tompkins
December 15, 2020
Linda, we have no words. We were shocked to hear of John's passing. Please accept or deepest sympathy and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Elaine Prindle
December 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Linda and family. A man who was devoted to God and family. May his soul rest in peace eternally.
December 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mike Baroody
Paul malcuria
December 15, 2020
My heart goes out to Linda Johns kids grandkids. Lenny , Pinky, wonderful family. We are all broken hearted. Never will be forgotten.
Josh Kelly
December 15, 2020
Sorry for the unexpected loss. You all are continuously in our thoughts and prayers. We all had lots of laughs over the years.
Paul DeVaney
December 15, 2020
John was a great friend who entertained us all and always made you feel good. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. Thanks for all the good memories John, and RIP. Paul DeVaney. Cornelius, NC.
Paul malcuria
December 14, 2020
My dear friend. I go way back with John. He will be missed by so many. He lit up a room.He was a loved man.I really loved talking to him. Their really aren’t words enough to express how much I loved him. RIP old friend I certainly will miss you. You will be with your dear brothers soon. Paul m.
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