Name: Bernard L. Corey



Life Dates: 9/14/1934 - 10/1/2004



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

His parents, Melvin Emma Corey



Survived by

GATES: Unexpectedly passed away on October 1, 2004 while visiting in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, who was born September 14, 1934 in Rochester. He is survived by his wife of 48 yrs., Mary A. Corey; sons,Dan (Pattie), David (Mary Jo) and Don (TracyLynn); he adored his four grandchildren, Meaghan, Erin, Kirstin and Jessica; he is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen and Susan; as well as his aunt, Martha and several nieces and nephews.



History

We will miss this great husband and dad but believe that the grace of God has blessed him. Bernie was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army, worked full time to support his family while putting himself through college at night. He was awarded a degree in Business Management by RIT and was employed by the Royal Insurance Company for 30 years until his retirement in 1997. Bernie devoted much of his life to serving others. He was an active member of the Gates-Chili Fire Department for 25 years and a lifetime member of the Exempts Organization. He enjoyed golf, playing cards, supporting his sons` sporting efforts and would help anyone who asked.



Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernie`s Memory to the Gates-Chili Fire District, 2355 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) Visiting Hours will be Thursday October 7, 2004 from 2-4 7-9. All are invited to attend Bernie`s Funeral Mass on Friday October 8, 2004 at 10 AM at St. Theodores Church (Spencerport Rd.) Interment Holy Ghost Cemetery.