Diana, Monte & Brad,

Although I wasn't able to come to Bill's visitation due to being in quarantine, I want you to know how saddened I am & SO, so sorry for your loss! 

Bill was a Rochester icon, bigger than life & provided the backbone to help Rochester become the town it is today.

You both gave me so many opportunities to learn & grow.  I have many wonderful memories of the years when our lives crossed. 

First, learning  bookkeeping, then when I needed a job the most when I got divorced, Diana, you took me under your wing to teach me the tricks of the retail trade. I learned to love retail, it's ever-changing pace, the chance to be creative, learning to be organized.  Then modeling for the store, commentating your fashion shows, and, who could forget Miss Mitzi Modeling School, or was it "Charm School" ? 

Clearly embedded in my 82 yr old brain is the time I caught a shoplifter that had so many clothes under her own, she waddled towards the back door & Bill & Sarge Murray gave chase. 

Then last time I saw you both was perhaps 10 years ago when you came to watch me dance in competition for Rochester's Senior Olympics.  Wish I could have seen you more.

Again, I'm so sad we all lost a great man,  never expecting him to age & pass. But, he was just a human, but one who made a big mark on so many lives.

My best wishes to you Diana, so glad to see you have such a large family to love & support you at this difficult time. 

Carole  (Bird-Chekaluk) Christopher

William Mitzelfeld, what a great mentor and influencer to have learned so much from so early in my career.  I truly enjoyed working for him and the family and still benefit from his kind words of counsel.  Our thoughts and prayers to the Mitzelfeld Family.

Mary Ahearn-Johnson and Scott Johnson 

What a most interesting, fun, smart man Bill Mitzelfeld was. I feel so lucky to have known and had a friendship with Bill and Diana and their family.  He left the world a better place. 

Wonderful memories of our friends  Bill and Diana in Michigan and in Naples.  We will recall Bill's knowledge and discussion about real estate, golf, investments and his decades long romance with Diana.  Our little dog, Moxie, was always a favorite of theirs and she loved visiting.

Charlie Berry
Jo-Anne Sergeant

awe RIP you were always kind to me as a child. It was fun to live across from your family. And our dogs were siblings. Love your wife, Brad and Monty. 

A very special man - will be missed by all who knew him and the thousands of lives he touched!


Monty and Brad
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thought and prayers are with you and your family. 
John Cypher 

DearMitzelfeld Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Mitzelfeld. My sincere condolences to all of the family.  I lived on Shagbark and knew the Mitzelfeld’s as neighbors. I also worked at Mitzelfeld’s while I was in high school.  I always remember working at Mitzelfeld’s with fondness. 

My grandfather, Bill Mitzelfeld, has passed away at 92. He was an inspiring businessman and philanthropist who always looked after his family. While his accomplishments were out of this world the man was very warm and down-to-earth. I will fondly remember his cheery presence at holidays and the priceless wisdom he'd share over a manhattan. He always supported and encouraged me throughout my life and he will be missed. 

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Mitzelfeld family.
Harry & Sandy warholak 


We are deeply saddened by Bill’s passing. As we reflect… his words of advice resonate brightly, thank you Bill for the wisdom! We were enriched by his warm personality and looked forward each time Bill & Diana visited us in Arizona. Sending our love to all and especially to Diana.  

Loved  being with Bill and Diana on their boat in Florida.   He was a community leader in Rochester and well respected .  So much of Rochester history involved with the Mitzelfelds.  So much in love for so many years!!!

Visitation

Diana MItzelfeld

Lamont Mitzelfeld (Marla Mutch)

William Bradley Mitzelfeld (Pamela)

Victoria Mitzelfeld

William Drew Mitzelfeld

Allison Medlin

Anna Markiewicz

Tara Eastin

Allen Eastin

Noah Medlin

Theodore Strand

Greta Strand

Pixley Funeral Home

OBITUARY

William A. Mitzelfeld

April 13, 1929 – December 11, 2021

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