William Wise Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mary Edna Wise; children Cheryl (Gary) Sullivan, Michelle (Rick) Brennan; grandchildren, Patrick Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan, Christine (Max Eberts) Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Conor Brennan, Rory Brennan, Donovan Brennan; great grandchild James Eberts; siblings Peter Wise, Mary Ellen Frances, Richard Wise, Helene Quevedo, Michael Wise, Robert Wise, Stephen Wise; and many nieces and nephews
Interment will be held on Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 9:30am over at Riverside Cemetery (2650 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612). A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations in William's memory may be sent to Advent House, Chorus of the Genesee, or Al Sigl Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Phyllis Huthings
January 13, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Wise. I am going to miss his smiling face every day when he came in to see Mary at Crest Manor. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this difficcult time Phyllis Hutchings
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Terry Wise
January 13, 2026
2 Cor 5:8
"...to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
I envy you uncle Bill since you are now with the Lord, as will we all one day. For now farewell and I will see you again when my time is done also. Say hello and share my love with my dad Gerald
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