Emrich, Suzanne Marie

Fairport, NY. Suzanne Marie Emrich, 52, passed away peacefully with her family at her side early Wednesday morning on March 16, 2022, after a short but brave battle with cancer. Suzanne was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who touched so many lives.

Suzanne is pre-deceased by her mother Agnes and survived by her father Ralph Lavacca and step mother Roseanne, brother Tom Lavacca and sister-in-law Melanie and nieces Megan, Lily, and Bridget, and sister Kathy Hunter and brother-in-law Alex.

Suzanne is described by her niece Bridget as a kid at heart with a vibrant personality and infectious laugh that made everyone around her smile and happy. She loved children and found her calling later in life as a daycare teacher who inspired her toddlers to read and sing, taking them on daily parades around the daycare center to the delight of all the children in her care and her coworkers as well.

Suzanne had strong traditional values and a faith in God. After unexpectedly losing her soulmate Gene almost exactly 4 years ago, she was at peace with her diagnosis and ready to meet Gene and her mom Agnes in heaven.

Suzanne spread joy everywhere she went with her loving manner and boisterous laugh, and was affectionately known as Aunt Suzanne by all of her nieces’ friends. She will be remembered by so many children, friends, and of course her family whose lives she touched. We will love you always Suzanne.

Calling Hours Monday March 21, 4-6PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Service to immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Suzanne’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the UR Medicine Hospice.


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15 responses to “Emrich, Suzanne Marie”

  1. Nicole Griswold Avatar
    Nicole Griswold

    I met Suzanne through a group of friends that we all hang out with years ago. Things happened and we lost touch, I moved away 10 years ago, a couple years ago I reached out to Suzanne to meet up and have lunch, I am so glad I did that . I will remember Suzanne and her infectious laugh. Gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace my friend.

  2. Stephanie Sanzotta Avatar
    Stephanie Sanzotta

    My condolences to her family she really did take care of my dad when he was sick. She literally stayed up with him all night in the ICU. I’m glad he had someone by his side at the end. I hope they are both at peace now.

  3. Ann Marie Klass Avatar
    Ann Marie Klass

    My condolences to your family. Suzanne was a great and well loved person to my family with the passing of my brother Gene. She will be truly missed. My Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  4. barbara klimek Avatar
    barbara klimek

    Suzanne was my friend for over 23 years and I will always remember her with a big smile and i will miss her everyday.

  5. Marie Graf Avatar
    Marie Graf

    Suzanne was a force of nature! It’s hard to believe that such a life-affirming energy is no longer on this earth. I’m sad for me that she is no longer here, but I’m happy for her that she is at peace and I know she’s with her beloved mom and her Geno, whom she adored. Be at peace and rest well, Suzanne. You are loved by so many.

  6. heidi smith Avatar
    heidi smith

    i have known Suzanne for several years; we had many great times in the 1000 islands; her smile and laugh will be missed. RIP my friend

  7. Linda Levandowski Avatar
    Linda Levandowski

    I met Suzaane a little over four years ago when I was introduced by a friend when I was looking for some homecare for my elderly mother. Suzanne had a very genuine kind heart and loving manner. With her effervescent personality my Mom and the residents at her living facility took to her immediately. My derpest sympathies to her family and to all who loved her. Heaven gained another angel.

  8. Tina Parker Avatar
    Tina Parker

    I didn’t personally know Suzanne, but had the chance to associate with her severaltimes. She was my Grandson’s teacher in preschool, and had been invited to several family events. I will never forget her wonderful personality and infectious laugh and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. RIP Suzanne.

  9. Laura Bailey Avatar
    Laura Bailey

    I first met Suzanne on the Pal-Mac tennis courts so many years ago. We met up again over the last few years during my visits home. Suzanne always had a smile on her face and made every event that much brighter. This is a shock. She will be missed. RIP.

  10. Judy Debay Avatar
    Judy Debay

    Suzanne’s smile would light up a room! Her laugh, her cheerfulness, her sweet and caring personality will forever be remembered. Always in our hearts, Suzanne.

  11. Lizzie B Avatar
    Lizzie B

    I first met Suzanne in the hospital room when her niece, Bridget, was born. I was blessed to be the sitter for Lily and Bridget. She introduced herself to me with a huge hug, a giggle, and thanked me for taking care of and loving her nieces. From that point on, she was “Aunt Suzanne” to myself and all 3 of MY children. She will always be remembered by me and my adult kids with a smile on our faces for all the silly laughs and joy she brought everytime we were in her presence. The only thing I can figure that justifies this incredible spirit bring taken from us this young, is that God needed to hear that laugh and see that easy smile up close and near Him everyday. Suzanne, thank you for briefly being in our lives. My family and I will always love you ?

  12. Lisa T. Avatar
    Lisa T.

    My daughter is at the day care that Suzanne worked at. My daughter wasn’t very often in her class when she was a toddler but whenever she was you could tell she was having quite a ball. Suzanne was fantastic with the kids as if they were her own! We have missed Miss Suzanne since she has been gone from the center but her fantastic personality will live on. My thoughts are with her family, still unbelievable she was gone so quick and so soon

  13. Hayley Weston Murphy Avatar
    Hayley Weston Murphy

    I am so sorry to see this news. Although my path has taken me many miles away from Suzanne and her family, and it has been so many years since seeing any of them, my heart broke when I heard this news. She looks like the same sweet kid I remember from Canandaigua Street. RIP Suzanne. I can still hear your laughter and it is a tribute to your kind soul that so many loved you. Grief is truly the memory of Love persisting. and many grieve your passing.

  14. Laura and Brian D. Avatar
    Laura and Brian D.

    We are so sorry to hear about Ms. Suzanne’s passing. Our daughters both had the wonderful experience of being in Ms. Suzanne’s classroom when they were toddlers. Her smile, laugh, and enthusiasm were contagious. She would always write the most descriptive and thoughtful notes to recap the day in her classroom, many of which we have saved to this day. She had a special impact on our family. May she Rest In Peace.

  15. Gigi Lorence Avatar
    Gigi Lorence

    I am so saddened by this news… Suzanne and I were close as teenagers and I’m struck by how many who knew her well in recent years describe the infectious laugh and huge heart exactly as I remember her from so many years ago. I moved away from the area and tried to find Suzanne through the years, but we were never able to reconnect. I’m sad to never have the chance now, but consoled by the fact that she was living a happy and fulfilling life. My thoughts are with the Lavacca family…