Chester Edsall Obituary
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Hilton – Chester (Chet) M. Edsall passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; his children, Michele Edsall Grooms (Joseph Parker), and Colonel Steven C. Edsall; his grandchildren, Jason, Maxwell, and Tabitha Edsall; his siblings, Charles Edsall and Sheryl McBroome; and his nieces and nephews. Chester was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Stella Edsall; his sisters, Betty White Lynch and Sharon Kaminski; his sister-in-law, Judith Gibson Edsall; his brothers-in-law, Anthony Kaminski and Roger McBroome; and his nephews, Daniel Ellwanger and Specialist Jason Hasenauer.
Chet was a Veteran of the US Air Force and a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. Spending most of his life in Hilton, New York, he was an active member in the church and community, always seeking opportunities to help others. As a man of deep Christian Faith, he valued family and friendship above all things and was known as one of the kindest and most helpful people among those who were fortunate to meet him. His friends were all family to him, he did not distinguish between the two.
Chet enjoyed spending time with his family, his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed simple pleasures such as taking car rides together and going out with friends, family parties, and games. Chet also enjoyed traveling to see the different parts of the country and made home videos to remember these special times. Chet delighted in his three grandchildren. They were his joy. He woke up every morning and greeted their pictures individually, before doing anything else. He loved the photos, videos, and video-calls with them. He traveled to visit them whenever he was able. Chester will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue in Hilton. Chester's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1000 N. Greece Road in Greece. Interment will be held in Parma Union Cemetery.
Those wishing may make contributions in memory of Chester to Saint Lawrence Church, 1000 N Greece Rd, Rochester, NY 14626.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Marlene L.
August 5, 2025
Dearest Kathy, my heart aches for you & your dear family. Your Chet was one of the kindest of men. He graced this world. Many prayers for your strength during this most difficult time. Love, Marlene L.
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