Jeffrey J. Voak

Jeffrey J. Voak obituary, Middleport, NY

Jeffrey J. Voak

Jeffrey Voak Obituary

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(PITTSFORD)

Jeffrey J. Voak, age 71, died unexpectedly May 2, 2025 in Highland hospital. He was born April 5, 1954 in Penn Yan, NY to Robert and Frances (McGuire) Voak and had lived in the area all of his life.

In 2018 Jeff retired from L3 Harris after 41 years. Post retirement, he had driven school bus for the Pittsford Central School District. Jeff was heavily involved with the Dog Agility Community throughout WNY and PA and had received his Master Of Agility Champion award with two of his dogs. He also showed horses in his earlier years and was a member of the Empire State Quarter Horse Association. Jeff was an accomplished dancer and was active in the Benton Center dancing community. He also enjoyed singing and at one point in his life was a member of an Acapella singing group. Jeff was predeceased by a brother: Michael Voak.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 37 years Eileen, his daughter: Lindsay Voak of Sleepy Hollow, NY, his brother Daniel Voak of Dundee, NY, 3 nieces, 5 great nieces and nephews as well as many family members and friends.

A Celebration of Jeffrey's life will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 21 Church Street, Pittsford, NY, 14534 beginning at 1:30 p.m. There are parking lots on both Locust and Church Streets as well as plenty of on-street parking around the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The ASPCA at: www.aspca.org Jeff's arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home of Holley. To share a special memory of Jeff, please visit:www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com

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