Gail French Obituary
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 13, 2024 at the age of 78.
Predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Harry French; parents, Dominick & Elizabeth Spatola; In-laws, Catherine & Theodore French; siblings, Elizabeth Garren, Edward Spatola, Anthony Spatola, Regina Lenhard & Jacqueline Spatola.
Gail is survived by her son, Dominick French; grandson Brayden; siblings, Bob (Lori) Spatola, John Spatola, Rosemarie (Richard) Bielski; special friend, Michael Donofrio & his family; many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue.
A funeral service will be held on Friday September 20, 2024 at 11:00 am Greece Assembly of God, 750 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14612.
Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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