Genevieve "Jean" T. Zeller

Genevieve (Jean) T. Zeller, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at age 96, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Stanley, and daughter Paula Treggett; and brothers John, Walter and Stanley Cebula. Survived by daughters Marcia (William) Opperman and Claudia (Thomas) Ciresi; step-grandson Eric (Carolyn) Ciresi; great-grandchildren Colton and Aubrey Ciresi; niece/sister Felicia Krolczyk; nieces, nephews and friends; extended family, Janice, John and Harrington Yarborough and Cady Glaubinger (Ben Hart), daughter Cecelia Hart, Judy and Emma Glaubinger.

Jean was a retired timekeeper of Eastman Kodak/Elmgrove Division. She was a longtime resident of the 19th Ward and a fifty-year member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, active in the Rosary & Altar Society as well as a Girl Scout Leader for the parish’s troop. She served in the U. S. Marine Corps and participated in Honor Flight Rochester #24. She will be remembered for her loving devotion and caregiving to her family.

Friends may call on Thursday, May 5th, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Avenue. A Memorial Mass in celebration of Jean’s life will be held on Friday, May 6th, at St. Monica’s Church, 831 Genesee Street at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Veterans Outreach Center, 791 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the loving staff of Selden Place at The Friendly Home for their outstanding daily care of Jean as well as the fine care given her by the Episcopal Senior Life Communities.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.alvahhalloranandson.com for the Zeller family.