Nathaniel Waller

Obituary of Nathaniel Waller

Nathaniel Waller

Irondequoit – Peacefully in his sleep on December 20, 2025 at age 87. He is predeceased by wife, Gwendolyn; brothers, Wade, Edward James; sister, Alberta Robinson. Nathaniel is survived by wife, Emma Waller; brother, Jimmie (Mignon) Waller; children, Nathaniel (Jennifer) Waller and Deyon Waller; nephew, Troy (Wadiya) Pearley, step children Laurence (Julie) Goolsby, Lisa Goolsby, along with many other nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Family and friends may call at Paul W. Harris Funeral Home (570 Kings Hwy So.) Saturday, January 24, 2026 from Noon - 3:00 PM, where his Memorial Service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held following the Memorial Service from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the St. Paul Exempts, 690 Thomas Avenue, Rochester, New York 14617. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to Irondequoit Junior Eagles Youth Football. Please contact David Sam Tuccio at president@irondequoitjunioreagles.org. To Venmo, use: Venmo @IrondequoitJuniorEagles.

Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, he moved with family to Rochester, New York and graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Ithaca College in 1963 where he played multiple sports (Football, Basketball and Baseball). After college, he joined the Rochester City School District and started his career as Physical Education teacher and coaching boys' varsity Football/Basketball at Madison High School.

While working full time, he obtained his Master's degree from Brockport University and retired as Principal after 30 years of service. During retirement, he worked briefly for the School District evaluating new teachers and providing mentorship.

In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with friends/family, listening to music and continued his love of sports serving as Head Coach for Irondequoit Vikings Youth Football and basketball teams. He was a die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers and Buffalo Bills fan.