John Behre Obituary
John E. Behre Jr.
Irondequoit: Peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the age of 78. Predeceased by his parents, John Sr & Katherine. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Margaret; daughters, Gretchen (Jeff) Marr and Ashley (Deeko) Jackson and their mother, Kathie (John) Patterson; grandchildren, Nora & Garrett Marr; sister, Elizabeth Thompson; sister and brothers-in-law, Ann Geiger, Thomas (Shelagh Kirby) and Daniel (Jeanne) Hickey; niece, Leigh Copin, nephews, Jeff Thompson, Peter (Tracy), Brian, and Jason Korts.
John will be remembered as a very generous, honest and loving man. He was an avid boater, loved antiques, especially old cars and his dogs. John was a loyal friend to many, a loving father and husband.
Interment private White Haven Memorial Park.
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Edward "Gunnar" Hicks
May 4, 2025
John was a remarkable man. I grew up with him in Ridgewood NJ. He was respected and generous to all. I´ll remember his smile and
Sense of humor.
Gunnar Hicks
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