Donald Frank Wasielewski

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Donald Frank Wasielewski

Sunday, December 5, 2021 at age 86 went home to the Lord to be with his beloved wife, Susan;  He is survived by his loving daughters, Donna (Steve) Leonardo, Debra Curtis; step-children, Amy Santucci, Lisa (Brent) Middlebrook and Russell (Sarah) Goodman; grandchildren, Stephen Leonardo, Abigail and Catherine Muir, Alex and Claire Santucci, Shelbie (Darren) Lunde and Jacob Middlebrook; sister, Eleanor (Dr. Javad) Marhamati; special nieces and nephews; many loving family and dear friends.

Donald was a retiree of Eastman Kodak as a Chemical Engineer and a long time member in Hilton Rotary. In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting and traveling with Susan.  He had a passion for photography and loved Sunsets.  He looked forward to his weekly outings with the R.O.M.E.O’s, playing Poker and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. His proudest moments were spending quality time with his family.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Special thanks to Dr. Bilal Ahmed and his team at Highland Hospital for their exceptionally compassionate care.

Donald’s celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 14th 2:00 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road.  Interment, Parma Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (www.bccr.org) in his memory and in honor of his daughter Debra. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com

16 Comments

  1. Phyllis on December 7, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    So sorry to hear the passing of your dad. Paul and Phyllis



  2. Gail Conley on December 7, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.



  3. Anne Elphick on December 7, 2021 at 9:49 pm

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  4. Susie Armstrong on December 7, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    So so sorry to hear of your loss, Donna and Debbie. You and all of your dad’s family are in our thoughts. Sending love, Susie (Sweeting)Armstrong



  5. Donna Svinis on December 7, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Many fond memories of growing up with Uncle Don. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.



  6. Geer Linda on December 7, 2021 at 11:14 pm

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  7. Ray Marhamati on December 8, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Dears, With much thoughts and prayers to the entire family, we shall celebrate Don’s wonderful life and his everlasting legacy and fine memories in our hearts. At this time of grieving, I offer everyone Rumi’s profound quote: DEATH HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GOING AWAY. THE SUN SETS, THE MOON SETS. BUT THEY ARE NOT GOINE. With Love, Ray Marhamati & family



  8. Christine Playfair on December 9, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Deb, Donna and family, I didn’t know your father well but I know he an amazing man. I remember being at a party with Deb, at a friends house, when Don’s name was brought up. Deb asked everyone (about 15 people) who was friends with him on Facebook and every hand in the room went up! We all had a good laugh because it appeared he was checking up on us. You and your family are in my thought and prayers.



  9. Robert Snyder on December 11, 2021 at 2:05 am

    Sorry to hear of Don`s Passing. I live in Unionville Station and always enjoyed talking with Don and Sue. Praying for your family during this time of your loss.



  10. Kimberly Layton on December 11, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    All our love. You gave us a fabulous friend and person in both Donna And Deb.



  11. Tim Waz on December 11, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Donna and Debbie, Blessings to you both, be greatfull for all the years with your Father, my heart goes out to you both. Keep all the great memories alive to celebrate his life. Sincerely, Tim



  12. Quataert Sharon on December 12, 2021 at 10:58 am

    We’re so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sharon and Mike



  13. Larry on December 12, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    Donna and Deb, I found out this week about Don’s passing from the Village of Hilton’s office staff, people Don use to work with when he served on the Village’s Planning Board. He helped plan our Senior housing development and as Bob Snyder mentions, then going there to live for awhile. Don loved our village, having car pooled with him for 3 years to Kodak, one gets to know one another. A very active member of Rotary he helped bring about with Sue many positive assets to our community and beyond. I especially enjoyed our group conversations at the family diner, us "retired old men eating out", or as previously mentioned ROMEO’s, just one of the groups he went out with. A framed photo still hangs in the restaurant of us, it will never be the same. Don always kept track of our birthdays and made sure a card was made available. The last time I visited him at the villages for lunch, he mentioned that his food/booze monthly allowance was under, so I should order 2 or 3 beers , and take one home, what are friends for…… Your old neighbors, sorry for your loss. Larry and Carol Gursslin



  14. Larry on December 12, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Larry and Carol Gursslin



  15. Carl F Dresie on December 14, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    Remembering you.



  16. P.M. on April 11, 2022 at 10:28 am

    Was justing thinking about Don, today, as I would often check to see how is was doing after Sue, passed away. He was a blessing to have as a family member. Always had a kind heart. Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Now with Jesus. Amen!



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