Mercedes Mary Vogt
October 10, 1943 ~ March 24, 2014
Resided in:
Greece, NY
Greece: March 24, 2014 at age 70. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elsie Voellinger and her son, Andrew J. Vogt. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gerald J. Vogt; children, Suzanne (Stephen) Hansen, Gregory (Brenda) Vogt, Lisa (Kenneth) Carpenter, Gavin (Heidi) Vogt; grandchildren, Ian and Dana Hansen, Joshua and Zachary Vogt, Emma, Hannah and Sophie Carpenter, Gavin Jr., Gage and Leo Vogt; sister, Annlouise Gent; nephew, Eric (Elise) Gent; great-niece, Lucy (Okwen) Foma; great-nephew, Hountor (Nicole) Gent; great-great-nieces, Soliel Gent and Elise Foma; several cousins and many dear friends. Merce was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family especially her ten grandchildren. She also loved to travel with any family member who wanted to plan a trip with her. She enjoyed knitting and sewing. She was a retired real estate agent from Royal Oak Realty.
Mercedes' visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2nd, 4-8 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road, Greece Chapel. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 3rd, 9:30 A.M. at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Road. Interment will follow Mass in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Lawrence Church.
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Condolences to the family. May the love of family and friends sustain you in these difficult days.
Dear Jerry and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Merce and your family . Merce has left a wonderful legacy of love and warmth of her family and friends and will be sadly missed. Such a special friend.
Greg, Brenda and family- sending our sincere thoughts and prayers for the loss of your mom. Words are always difficult to express the sadness felt, but we hope you all cherish the happy memories which have been made through Mercedes lifetime during the days ahead.
Fondly, The Shoup Family
Jerry and family, thinking of you. Look out for your Dad.
Betty and Miler Armstrong
My love to the family! Merce just loved her family.like no other!! She will be missed! What an amazing woman!
Sorry for your loss, condolenses and prayer your way.
Dear Jerry and Family, I am so sad for the loss of Merce. We were very dear friends many years ago, however I remember her love for Jerry even as a teenager. We had great times. I keep her and her family in my prayers
Greg, Brenda and boys: So sorry for your loss. We still remember the great time we had up at the cabin with your Mom, Dad, and family. She had a beautiful spirit, and was a fun-loving person. I know she will be greatly missed, and that the love and memories she leaves behind will be forever cherished. Our deepest sympathy and love to all. ~ Curt and Sharon Watts
Dear Susie (yes, it’s been that long): I’m sorry to hear about your mother. Although I hadn’t seen her in many years (the last time was at Rochester Knitting Guild meeting), and haven’t seen you since the 1980s, seeing your names brought back fond childhood memories. Please accept my sympathies.
-Heidi (Pierson) Kozireski