Donald F. Coons

Donald F. Coons obituary

Donald F. Coons

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3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623

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St. Marianne Cope Parish at Guardian Angels Church

2061 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY

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Donald Coons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Rochester on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Henrietta: Passed away on November 11, 2025 at age 79. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Genevive Coons. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carmen Coons; sons, Christopher (Cassie) Coons and John Coons; brother, John (Karen) Coons; sister, Christine (Michael) Cummings; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Don was a native of Schenectady, NY, he graduated from Empire State College with a degree in Environmental Science. He worked for many years at Stromberg-Carlson, Bausch & Lomb and Applied Coatings. Don was an animal lover and enjoyed camping and being outdoors.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, November 17th from 4-6 PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., 3325 Winton Road South. Don's Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 10AM at St. Marianne Cope Parish at Guardian Angels Church, 2061 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Nov

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623

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Nov

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Marianne Cope Parish at Guardian Angels Church

2061 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY

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