Donald Bontempo

Donald Bontempo obituary, Rochester, NY

Donald Bontempo

Donald Bontempo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. - Rochester on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Don Bontempo
Passed away November 8, 2025, after a brief illness. Pre-deceased by his parents Dominick and Ida Bontempo.
Beloved husband of 47 years to Barbara J. (Perry) Bontempo and devoted father to Dominic (Lynda) Bontempo and Vincent (Tanya) Bontempo. Loving grandfather to his granddaughters Lillian, Annette, Tabitha and Sophia. Brother-in-law to Elaine (Perry) Rosa. Proud pup-dad to Arya.
Don was beloved by his family and friends. He was a proud Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, and enjoyed a long career as an electrician. He coached soccer for the Cobras, and enjoyed watching his sons and granddaughters play as well. He loved to spend time with his granddaughters and family.
Don always had a good one-liner ready for any situation. He touched the lives of everyone he met with his humor and storytelling.
Services were held privately.

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