Dennis J. Byrne

Dennis, age 77, of Southport, NC (formerly a life-long resident of Rochester, NY) passed away on December 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a long struggle with cancer. He was the son of the late Walter and Margaret Byrne and predeceased by his brother, Michael. Peggy, his loving wife of 42 years passed away in 2010.

Dennis leaves behind his daughters, Molly (Michael) Rule of Rochester, NY, Amy (Stephen) Kovacs of Charlotte, NC and Kathleen (Edward, Jr.) Kelley of Ligonier, PA. Missing Papa most will be his seven grandchildren, Grace and Lily Rule, Conner, Brennan and Gavin Kovacs and Ayden and Ryleigh Kelley. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Thomas Mulhern, sisters-in-law Jane Doran and Patricia Byrne and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his loving friend Carolyn M. Grassi.

Dennis served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves and spent a long career in accounting/finance with Haskins & Sells and Leroy Industries, Inc.

A funeral mass will be celebrated December 29th at 10 AM at St. Pius the Tenth Catholic Church, 3000 Chili Ave., Rochester NY. Inurnment at Holy Sepulcher immediately following mass at St. Pius.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Dennis’ favorite charities: The School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623 or Our Lady of Victory Homes Of Charity, 780 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, NY 14218.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

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