Donald I. Mellema
March 17, 1956 ~ May 15, 2023
Born in:
Rochester, NY
Resided in:
Greece, NY
Donald I. Mellema
May 15, 2023, at age 67. Predeceased by his parents, Jack & Elaine Mellema; brother, William Mellema. Survived by his lifetime companion Mary Jo Geist; children, Heather (David) Boyce Mellema, Kevin Mellema, Adam (Andrea) Geist, Justin (Susan) Geist and Jared (Christie) Geist; grandchildren, Chad Magin Jr., Emily Geist, Zachery Geist, Lilyana Geist, Gavin Geist, Hunter Farrell and his grand pup, Bullet; siblings, Lloyd (Karen) Mellema, Brenda (Jim) Pentycofe; many nieces and nephews.
Don’s visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24th 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road where his prayer service will follow at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Greece Challenger Baseball League in his memory. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com
Services
Visitation: May 24, 2023 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Prayer Service: May 24, 2023 7:00 pm
Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
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🙏 With deepest condolences and love, your friend, Zachary 🙏
Mary.jo, Heather, Kevin
We send our sincerest heartfelt condolence she was a great man and will be sorely missed. We have the best memories with him and your family
Mary Jo and family,
We are so sad about Don leaving us. I have many fond memories of him from LaDonna gatherings! We are thinking of you. I will be out of town this week, but I’m sending our love and prayers.
Love,
Michele, Ted, Mara & Garrett Ricks
With much love and comfort,
Kim and Sue Murray
Dear Adam, Andrea, Emily and Zach,
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Mellema. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Great grief is a result of great love. We wish you peace and healing during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Casey Kosiorek and family
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Don at the YMCA. I am shocked and saddened.
We were so sorry to learn of Don’s passing. It seemed he was way too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. May happy times and good memories help at this time, and may he rest in peace.
Ken & Bev Keyes