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Roy Steinruck Obituary
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Age 60, of Hector, NY, passed away peacefully April 30, 2008 at home after a short battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Sunday, May 4, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Cemetery of Hector, Burdett, NY. He is predeceased by his father, August L. Steinruck; and brother, David Steinruck. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude L. Steinruck of Hector; sister, Beverly (Lyle) Knapp of Trumansburg; brothers, William Steinruck of KY, Joseph (Bettyann) Steinruck of PA, Phillip (Terry) Steinruck of Romulus; four children, Chris Steinruck of PA, Amy (Randy) Kelly of Burdett, Susan (Jeff) Steinruck of Burdett, Michael (Laura) Steinruck of Burdett; stepchildren, Darlene (Bob) Grover of Lodi, John (Linda) Grover of Chicago; 12 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Roy loved being in the outdoors hunting, fishing or just enjoying nature. He loved to work and he just recently retired from Cayuga Medical Center after 29 ½ years of service. He was Supervisor of Environmental Services. Roy was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. Roy will be greatly missed by all. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Southern Tier Hospice or a charity of one's choice. You may sign a guestbook or light a candle in his memory online at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com.
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May 6, 2008
To all Roys family, you are in our thoughts and prayers..just wanted to let you know he was a great guy to work with and to have fun with(euchre and darts) he was a prize to know...you were lucky to have him ...hold on to the memories..sincerely yours Carla
Cindy Hayes
May 5, 2008
Phil and Family, our deepest sympathies to you and the family. We are thinking of you. Sincerely; Cindy Hayes, Ken Lewter, Kim Zajac, Chris Cratsley, Kim Foxx, Marcia Stull, Tracy Jimenez, Jon Salmon, Diane O'Brien, Darlene Heitmann, Mary Pacitto.
Christina Hoover
May 4, 2008
I worked with Roy for several years at CMC He was an understanding boss. I also knew Roy as a friend. It was a pleasure to know him as a boss and a friend, He will be missed.
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Gary & Chris Hoover
amy b
May 2, 2008
Amy,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
I will remember all the good times i had growing up with you and your dad what a great time we had. I will remember all the times he came home from work and he we were sitting in his house and he would say what are u two doing and we would just laugh . Amy if they is anything that i can do please know that i am there for you
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becky eastman
May 2, 2008
my thought & pryers your dad was my supervisor at cmc ..
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