Donna M. Genier

Donna M. Genier Our beloved wife, mother and grandma was called home by God, on April 29, 2024, after suffering a prolonged illness. Survived by her loving husband Gerald who dedicated his life to caring for her, and their children Michael (Amyjane) Genier and Karen (Jim) Rappleye, her grandchildren Sophia, Joseph and Lucia Genier, Sarah (Meghan) Rappleye and Daniel Rappleye, her sister Pattie (Bill) Hargather and sisters-in-law Suzy (Bill) Scott and Dianne Booth as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Millie and Tullio Cotturone and siblings Emily (Russ) Tripoli and Jim (Laura) Cotturone. Donna was born and lived in Rochester her whole life. She graduated from Jefferson High School with her Cosmetology training and worked as a hairdresser for many years. Donna and Gerald's home was always open to family and friends. She loved to cook, bringing her love and joy to the world. They enjoyed travel around the United States and Canada, especially to their cottage in the Thousand Islands, they made several winter trips to Florida and a momentous cross-country trip. Donna's creative side was evident in her love of crocheting, sewing, and pa...[more]

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ing. Visitation will be at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home located at 1411 Vintage Lane Rochester, New York on Tuesday May 7, 2024, from 4-8 pm. A rite of Christian burial at St. Pius the X Roman Catholic Church located at 3010 Chili Avenue Rochester, New York will be on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 9:30 am. Burial and interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in Donna's name.