Donald C. Kessler
May 1, 1941 ~ September 14, 2011
Kessler, Donald C.
Greece: Suddenly Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at age 70. Predeceased by his father, Charles and his grandson, Nicholas. Survived by his loving wife, Mary E. Kessler; his mother, Lillian Kessler; his sons and daughters-in-law, Donald & Amy, Charles & Lisa, John & Corinne Kessler, Thomas Pavone, John & Tricia Pavone; his daughters and son-in-law, Laura & William Hill and Dianne Kessler; 12 grandchildren including his loving caregiver and angel, Jennifer Kessler; 13 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Robert (Sandra) and Mark (Lorilei) Kessler; his sister, Sherry Griffo; his sister-in-law, Shirley Morgana-Stork; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
The family would like to thank the many friends and caregivers at the East Ridge Dialysis Center for his loving care.
Friends may call Monday 4-8 at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road, Greece Chapel. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 o'clock at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Dear John and Corinne,
Peter and I send our thoughts and Prayers for you all at this time of incredible loss.Stay in tune to the memories of happier times to keep you strong and know that we will all be together again someday.Please give me a call some time when you are able.I think of you often and have not been in touch as I have had my own difficult times these last couple of years.Share my condolences with John Jr. and Jacquilyn as well.With Love Nancy
Don is a special man to us and he will be missed so much,He was Pookie’s ‘Hunting Buddy’ and Kellies only man to give her a ride on his 4-wheeler’,We truly thought of him as a brother to sckrus God Bless him,He will remain in our thoughts and memories forever.
If only I could be there to say the last goodbye… But know that my heart is with you and Mary today and always.
Love,
Shirley
Mary, our hearts go out to you and your family at his difficult time. Don was such a warm and caring person.We were very lucky to have known him.You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with Don’s entire family. I will cherish the many great memories I have, knowing Don. May you Rest in Peace Don.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss’¦our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
The Larwood Family
Keith, Matt and Debbie
We all loved Papa… I feel honored to have been a part of his life, and also being with him as he left us for Heaven. He will always be with us
Love, Sharon
We have great memories of the fun we had togther with Don, Mary and many of the other family members we’ve had the pleasure to know over the many years. Please accept out sincere condolences and the fact that we share your sorrow. Sorry we missed the services but just learned of Don’s passing today when we returned from South Carolina.
God Bless; Ray & Sue
We were very sorry to hear of your loss, as our family reflected on the past relationship with Don and his family it brought back many fond memories. May God be with all of you at this time of great need and comfort.
God Bless,
Marilyn Mauro
Kimberly Weiss/Mauro
You Were the best friend anyone could claim as theirs. You always greeted me with a big smile and hug. I’m going to miss everything about you, but mostly your love for life. Nobody could have done it better. Goodbye my friend. I’ll miss you always