Thursday, December 31, 2020
Dearest David, Joe, Nancy, Michael O’Connor, & family, Bob & I are very sorry we could not attend calling hours last Sunday or Joe’s mass on Monday. Our sons said they would try & attend Sunday, but then said they could not. We would have loved to have see everyone since it has been so many years since we’ve seen anyone. I remember a family anniversary celebration at Ellison Park for your parents many years ago, & that was probably the last time we've seen anyone. We moved next door to you when our son, Steven, was born in 1963 & Michael was born a few months later. The neighborhood men had a monthly card party at our house with your uncle David and his friend. We remember Joe’s injury during the riots in Rochester in 1964. He & Rose were so wonderful to us & great examples to us while raising our sons & provided much guidance in our faith. I will send a sympathy card to your family through Rick at Harris Funeral Home since I don’t have an address for you. Your dad sent us a wonderful card to let us know when your mom passed with pictures. We loved your mom’s twin sister, Julia, & her husband, Jim, & their Irish accents. I had every intention to keep in touch with Joe, and our son, Steven, used to see him out at Homestead or Duncan Donuts & always kept us informed that he was well. We have so many wonderful memories of your parents & you were all truly blessed. Our home address is 5224 East Lake Rd., Livonia, NY 14487 & our cell number is: 585-281-5480. We have a tele number @ home also - 585-346-5617 but we're planning to leave for FL for the rest of the winter on Jan 17th & that number will be put on vacation. God bless you all & pray you’re all doing well, Bob & Pam Rice
