Passed away at age 86 on December 3, 2016 while surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Gertrude was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mathew and her son, Matthew.
She is survived by her children: Susie, Mark (Kathy), Mary, Gretchen, Warren (Kathy), Anne and Michele; many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her sister, Carol and an abundance of dear friends.
Gertrude was a devout Catholic and deeply proud of her Irish heritage. In her 60’s, she went back to school to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree, spending one year at Oxford. She was well traveled and was a lover of music. She took pride in her family and loved to share that it included Opera Singers and three people on the Who’s Who list.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St. Monica Church, 831 Genesee Street.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gertrude’s name to School of the Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester 14623; to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester 14626 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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