John G. Kress

John G. Kress obituary

John G. Kress

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Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home

1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626

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Holy Cross Catholic Church

4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612

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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

2461 Lake Ave, Rochester 14612

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John Kress Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. - Rochester on Feb. 28, 2026.
Greece: February 27, 2026. John is predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara Kress; parents, George & Edna Kress. He is survived by his children, Daniel (Jane) Kress, Diane (Jim) Sousa, & Ann Marie (Tim) Phillips; grandchildren, Danny Kress, Ashley Sousa, Jordan Sousa, Shane (Rachael) Phillips, Dylan Phillips; siblings, James (Marilyn) Kress, Joan Wirth, Tom Kress, David (Beverly) Kress, Mike (Bonnie) Kress; brothers-in-law, David Senn, & Bob (Diane) Senn; many nieces, nephews, & friends; dear friend, Jane Romal.

John's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.), Monday, March 2nd, 4-7 PM. His funeral mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, March 3rd, 10:30 AM at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave. Immediately following he will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wilmot Cancer Center, 300 E. River Rd., PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 in his memory.

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Upcoming Events

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2

Service

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home

1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626

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Mar

3

Funeral service

Holy Cross Catholic Church

4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612

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Mar

3

Graveside service

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

2461 Lake Ave, Rochester 14612

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