Returning from the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge, Al was employed with Cayuga County for 32 years as an Auto TechnicianAl’s love for classic cars was only second to his love for his family who meant the world to him. Al was known for always working hard, as well as his kindness and compassion for others, and would help anyone who asked. He never turned anyone away. Al was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s for 17 years.
Mary Ann was always helping people. She was always positive. She worked many years with her best friend Jan at Jan’s Woodcroft and worked in the office at St. Joseph Rectory. She loved working the primaries every year. She was a girl scout leader and was one of the volunteers for the Thanksgiving Appeal every year at St. Joseph’s.
Mike owned and operated MJ Pipe and Supply. He was a graduate and longtime supporter of Bishop Kearney High School where he was a member of their Board of Directors and ran the Sports Booster Club. Mike was a board member for Christopher's Challenge and WASDA. He believed in giving back to his community and was generous with his time, talent and treasure. Mike was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s since 1980.
Dr. Eric Joseph Steltenpohl was a beloved dentist for 30 years in Barrington, Illinois. After retirement (and moving to Webster) he enjoyed being a grandparent and he cherished the time he spent with his wife, and the trips they took visiting his daughters.
Mary Elaine was a parishioner at St. Joseph’s for more than 20 years. She had a very strong faith. Mary Elaine became the first woman supervisor in Kodak’s Equipment Service Division while working in New York City. She was also involved with the Rochester Guild for Special Children, taught in the Catholic elementary schools, was active in the Rochester Garden Club and was a volunteer at Genesee Hospital.
Bill served in the Army for 18 months in the Panama Canal Zone. He worked for nearly 30 years at the Rochester Times Union, one of Gannett’s flagship newspapers. He was part of a Times Union Pulitzer-Prize winning team. Family was always the center of his and his wife’s lives. A superb pianist, he co-founded the Beale Street Bandwagon, a Rochester Dixieland band. A devout Catholic, he rarely missed daily Mass when able to drive.