Grace J. Marsh

GATES - Passed away on March 10, 2024. Grace is predeceased by her grandfather, James Park; great-grandparents, James & Rosemary Cosgriff, Russell & Ruth Johnson, Stanley & Isabelle Bushart, and Richard & Ellen Park. Grace is survived by her loving parents, Janelle & Daniel Marsh; adoring sisters, Madeline & Abigail Marsh; grandparents, Eileen (Joseph Pitnell) Park & David (Karen) Marsh; aunts & uncles, Mackenzie (Jordan) Binggeli, Benjamin (Kelly) Marsh, Timothy Marsh, Nathan (Ha) Marsh; cousins, Alyssa (Jordan Pace) Marsh, Mikayla Marsh & Ian Marsh; many loving extended family members and dear friends.

Grace's life will be shared during visitation on Monday, March 18, 3-7PM at the funeral home (1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626). Her funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19, 11AM at Northridge Church (2025 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621). Interment in Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Grace's name to Amazing Gracie's Gift Foundation www.amazinggraciesgift.org/get-involved/ (PO Box 134, Mohawk, NY 13407), GiGi's Playhouse gigisplayhouse.org/rochester/ (372 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607), or UR Medicine Home Care Foundation Pediatrics giveto.urmc.edu/home (300 East River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627).

Grace, better known as Amazing Grace, filled this world with so much joy and LOVE during her short time here on Earth. Amazing Grace was the definition of a miracle, as she thrived and overcame every obstacle, despite only having half of a functioning heart. Her parents, Janelle and Dan, love their Gracie more than words could ever describe. They were her biggest fans and were so honored and proud to be her parents. Amazing Grace's best friends were her sisters, Madeline and Abigail. Wherever they were, Gracie wanted to be. Gracie absolutely loved and adored her sisters.

The darkest days were made brighter by Gracie, as she brought smiles to everyone around her, including strangers in public. Not only did she bring smiles to others, but Gracie, herself, LOVED to smile. No matter what she was doing, if a camera came out, she would stop and give the best "cheese" smile and clap for herself. Making people laugh was one of the many talents she had, and this went hand-in-hand with Gracie's ability to make others smile.

It is the family's hope that Amazing Grace and her life will continue to be an inspiration to everyone. The family wants others to know what Faith, Hope, and Love are, as Amazing Grace embodied all of these. They also want others to remember that miracles really do exist, as Amazing Grace was a living miracle.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Amazing Grace's wonderful providers and caregivers. There are no words to adequately thank all of you for your unwavering love and compassion for not only Gracie, but the entire family.

First and foremost, the family wishes to thank Dr. David Korones and Barbara Murante, NP, for being there quite literally every step of the way - while Gracie was still in the womb, right up until she took her final breath. The family could not have navigated this unthinkable journey without your constant support, guidance, and most of all, love.

A very special thank you to every member of Amazing Grace's:

Medical Team: Dr. Jennifer Radi, Tanya Radi RN, Dr. Chris Arigo, Dr. Catherine Goodfellow, Caitlynn Fantigrossi PNP, Anne Calvaruso FNP, Mary Ann Rees RDCS, Dr. Nader Atallah-Yunes, Liz Conrow, Carolyn Dumar PNP, Jen D'Abreu LMSW, Lila Montgomery, Genesis Pediatrics Staff, West End Pediatric Urgent Care Staff

Home Care Team: Brittany Houghton RN, Vanessa Tinkous CCLS, Amy Degro MT, Laurie Zwetsch PNP, Julie Johnson LMSW, Rachel Hackett RN

GiGi's Playhouse Family: Kristin Housel, Madison Kaltenbach, Haley Everett, Erika Galbo, Donna Rush

Early Intervention Providers: Meg Rose, Monica Corey-John, Francesca Branciforte, Emily Lengen, Ashley Caliri, Karen Moberly