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Peter "Pete The Plumber" Lechner
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"Pete the Plumber" Lechner
Rochester - Passed away suddenly November 11th at 70 years old. Predeceased by his parents, Jim and Betty Lechner and brother, Daniel. Pete is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna; son, Scott Allen; daughter, Jamie Lechner; brothers, James (Sally), John (Joyce), Joseph (Betty), Richard (Maureene); sister Katherine "Kitty" (James) Conroy; many nieces, nephews and very dear friends.
Pete loved life and lived it to the fullest, with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His greatest pleasure was traveling and exploring the world with his wife. He also loved spending time with his family and many friends. Pete was a Kodak retiree.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, 1 pm to 3 pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a brief celebration service will follow at 3pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Pete's name to the American Heart Association. To share a memory please visit:
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Richard Greenwood
November 26, 2019
My condolences and prayers for all the Lechners. Pete brought me many great times as kids growing up on Electric Ave. I'm sure he will be missed.
Bruce Joba
November 20, 2019
Donna, so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember him fondly. We had some great rides!
John Geisler
November 17, 2019
Dear Donna and family , my sincerest condolences over your loss of Peter your husband ,best friend and life partner . I remember that Peter was also blessed with a great sense of humor too
Hopefully your life is filled with wonderful memories of all those good times together.
God Bles your family, s and keep you close.
John Geisler
Bill & Carol Brown
November 16, 2019
Donna and family. So sorry to hear of Pete's passing.
Billy has such fond memories of the motorcycle trips that he and Pete went on.
We will remember him always.
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Joyce Christopher
November 14, 2019
We are saddened by the loss of your brother.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
Much Love,
Phil & Joyce Christopher
November 14, 2019
To the wonderful Lechner family,
Thank you, Jim, for your call. We are deeply saddened to hear about Pete. Pete was truly an incredible guy! We loved when he and Bob were with us in California. He made us laugh, he built a deck for us and added sparkle to our days.
His love and warmth with be missed.
Now you have another angel in heaven.
With so much love,
Mary (L:echner), Joe, Kathy, Peggy, Dan and Tom Benson
WILLIAM STREB
November 14, 2019
So sorry to hear about Pete. Prayers for Donna and family.
Bill Streb
Frank & Brenda D'Ambrosia
November 14, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Greenwood
November 14, 2019
One of the good guys. I worked with Pete for many years at Kodak. Sorry I didn't keep in touch with him.
Tom Greenwood
American Heart Association
November 14, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Robert Hendler
November 14, 2019
Worked with Pete at Hawkeye he was very knowledgeable in what he did in the plumbing trade . He was great person to work with and always had a story about something . He will be missed by all .
November 14, 2019
Donna so sorry to hear about Pete.
Carol, Joe and Lisa Shepard
November 14, 2019
Donna, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, John & Kathy(jJonasse) Kelly
Sal & Donna DiCiaccio
November 13, 2019
"The Plunge" will be greatly missed as well as his well spoken ways! It was a gift to have known him and we will cherish the fun times we had together. Our sincerest condolences to you, Donna and the rest of your family.
Jennifer & Steve Leering/Ihasz
November 13, 2019
Our sincerest sympathies to you Donna and your family. Steve and I are sending our sincere condolences and prayers.
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