Dennis Viele
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3/18/45 – 07/03/26.
Rochester: passed away peacefully at Journey Home Hospice on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at age 81. He was born in Buffalo, NY to Calvin and Elizabeth Viele.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Noreen; children, Anita (Steven) Hodge, Matthew (Kriste) Viele; grandchildren, Brittany (Edward) Tutovic, Marissa Viele, Gloria Hodge; great-granddaughter, Elianna Tutovic; brother, Calvin Viele; sister-in-law, Ellen Viele; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Dennis served as an Army Medic in Germany after which he was employed at Eastman Kodak Company where he worked as a chemist for many years. He was a past Grand Knight of Columbus, Council #3892, and a dedicated Secular Franciscan. Dennis was a long-time parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where he facilitated Bible study for 15 years.
We thank the nurses and volunteers at Journey Home who made Dennis’ final days peaceful.
Friends may call Friday (July 17th) 4 -7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (July 18th) at 11:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Avenue. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Home Hospice in his memory.