John D. Climer
November 24, 1947 ~ September 4, 2023
Born in:
Syracuse, NY
Resided in:
Greece, NY
John D. Climer
Monday, September 4, 2023 at age 75 peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John is survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Climer (Cummins); his son, Shawn M. (Kelly) Climer, his daughter, Michele M. (Jason) Noskie; his grandson, Cameron M. (Amanda) Vargo.
John was raised and predeceased by Doris and Albert E. Climer; survived by his step-mother, Esma Climer; He grew up with his brother, Charles E. Climer (Debra); his sister, Marie C. (predeceased by James) Preston; step-brothers, Tom (Dodie) Hartmann, John (Martina) Hartmann and Jim (Tarra) Hartmann.
Later in life, John found his biological parents Josephine Ackerman (Griffin) and predeceased by Joseph L. Marks. With his discovery he gained many more brothers, Charles (Tracy) Ackerman, predeceased by Rhys Marks; sisters Beth (Dan) Dockstater, Cherrie (Richard) Wight, Eileen (Tom) Covey, Helen (Ron) Hust, predeceased by Joanne Ackerman, Leslie (Alan) Halstead, Nancy (Louis) Marino, predeceased by Rebecca Marks, Rhonda (Edward) Litherland.
John loved his family including many nieces, nephews and cousins; his friends, especially his Tim Horton’s family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John’s visitation will be held Sunday, September 10th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Service will be celebrated Monday, September 11th at 11:00 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church 4301 Mt. Read Blvd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MCC Foundation, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623 or The Open Door Mission 156 Plymouth Avenue #1834 Rochester, NY 14608 in his memory. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com
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Visitation: September 10, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
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Service: September 11, 2023 11:00 am
Messiah Lutheran Church
4301 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester , NY 14616
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in John D. Climer 's name.
Open Door Mission
156 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester NY 14608
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Bonnie,
Our family will never forget John, he was such a kind man and always made us laugh! We will be praying for you and your children in the coming days.
❤️ Our thoughts are with you all.
Bonnie, Shawn, Michele, Chuck and Debbie, Marie, Essie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. John was a great guy, I always enjoyed conversing with him. Being that we consider the Climers as family, it feels like we have lost one of our own. He will be missed.
Love to you all,
Bruce and Jeanne Carroll
❤️❤️🙏🙏
You will be greatly missed. You have touched so many lives and made so many great memories. I will always remember the times that we have spent together especially during the holidays. We will always cherish and love You. Until we meet again. Fly high my angel.
I haven’t seen John in 60 years but I remember going to NYC with him and the rest of the Times Union paperboys when we won a contest seeing who signed up the most customers for the Times Union. I never forgot him. RIP John.
So sorry to hear of this Bonnie. My deepest condolences. Cynthia Davidson Rohlin
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bonnie, and to all who knew and loved John. We’ll remember the good times planning our high school reunions with you both. May you find comfort in fond memories and the love and support of family and friends. Marsha & Phil Hazen
We were so sad to hear of John’s passing. Our world got a little darker with his light gone but heaven just got a whole lot brighter. He was a friend from the day we met, and we were lucky to have had him part of our lives. We will never forget all his kindness, his big laugh and his gentle soul. God Bless.
Until We meet again..
Aaron
John is part of some of the happiest memories of my childhood- he was so much fun and a great, decent guy- he taught me how to swim! I spent so much time with Marie, him and Bonnie and the Climers when I was a kid, I feel as though they are my family as well!
Love,
Cherry
Love Deb & Gary
Bonnie, Shawn & Michele- I just learned of John’s passing and was not only shocked but saddened. Your family was one of our first memories of moving into our first home and John was such a good neighbor. Even though almost 40 years have passed he still remained friendly & happy to see us no matter where we were! Our deepest sympathies
John & Mary Conlon
I will miss my chats with John. He was a special person & fun to talk to. May he RIP.
~Kinita Coe