Name: Florence M. (Merkel) Birecree



Life Dates: 12/16/1930 - 8/23/2005



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

Parents, William A. Cora Merkel; brother Howard Merkel; sister-in-law Ruth Kohlman, brother-in-law John Birecree.



Survived by

Loving Husband of 48 years William M. "Bill" Birecree; beloved children, Barbara Birecree, Sharon (Joe) Morgan, William J. "Bill" Birecree, Mary Jo Birecree, Laurie (Steve) Kiefer; cherished grandchildren Brian Morgan, Andy Morgan Jessie Birecree; sisters brothers, Dorothy (Fred) Loewke, William (Kris) Merkel, Corrine Barnett, Connie (Bob) Skipworth, Joe (Bonnie) Merkel; sister-in-law Louise Merkel; the Birecree`s: Mary, Jane, Lois, Rita, Don, Chuck; many nieces and nephews.



History

Flo enjoyed gardening, cooking and her family. She always looked forward to Christmas, she enjoyed giving to others and spending time with her family during this time of year. Flo was well liked, generous, caring, giving, supportive and a good listener. Flo always had a sense of humor and was genuinely concerned for others. Flo`s outgoing personality undoubtedly added to the impression she left on those who have cared for her in recent times. Her caregivers came to be her friends. Flo was considered to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and mother-in-law.



Services

Bartolomeo Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane, (between 390 Long Pond Rd. where Flo`s visitation will be Friday, August 26th, 4-8 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 27th, 9 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

Flo was very proud of all of the jobs she had during her life. This was evident in her desire to always excel in her efforts to do her job the best she could. She was most proud of her efforts with raising her children and her ability to create a loving home.