Ray Brecker

Ray Brecker obituary, Rochester, NY

Ray Brecker

Ray Brecker Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Eastside Location website to view the full obituary.

Passed away on October 18, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Predeceased by his parents, Raymond & Doris Brecker; brother, Richard Brecker; brother-in-laws, Ted Veremeychik & Joe Means.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Karen Brecker; children, Margaret (Jim) Plow, Michael (Jessica) Brecker & Ryan (Stephanie) Brecker; grandchildren, Alyssa (Paul) St. Pierre, Julia (Jesse) Plow, Justin (Meg) Plow, Kaia (Ty) Brecker, Leah Sweazy, Cadence & Quinn Brecker; sisters, Mary Veremeychik, Kitty Means & Maureen (Dan) Kuchta; sister-in-law, Jean Brecker; several nieces, nephews & friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. John's Home & Rochester Regional Hospice for their loving care & attention. 

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, in honor of Ray, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

To share a memory of Ray or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Eastside Location

6 Empire Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14609

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