John R. Armbruster, 91, a 56 year resident of Penfield NY, passed away 11/26/2022. Predeceased 11/11/ 2022 by his wife Ruth of 66 years, and survived by 2 children, Robert, & Debra. Both John and Ruth were born, raised, and married in Allentown PA. John was an alumnus of Lehigh University in PA., and NJIT in NJ. John was an employee of EI DuPont de Nemours for 34 years then retired and worked briefly in the Penfield Wegmans bakery. Following that he worked many more years for Monroe County Office for the Aging helping local seniors with information and guidance on available health services. (https://www.srmfre.com/) In his spare time he always enjoyed vegetable gardening and reading books about WWII.
Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s memory to Medical Motor Services of Rochester, 608 Clinton Ave. S, Rochester, NY 14620, or online to medicalmotorservices.org
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6 responses to “Armbruster, John R.”
I worked in the bakery at Wegmans with John. He would come in at 5 am very cheery and pep in his step while the rest of us were barely awake. He’d say “Happy Monday!” and then the same thing the rest of the days of the week. He ran circles around those of us that were a lot younger.
He laughed when we gave him the nickname “Johnny Armbuster”.
I have a lot of admiration and respect for him.
May the memories of him bring peace to his family.
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RIP, Johnny Armbuster.
Robert and Debra – Very sorry to hear about your dad. Sincerest condolences from the Zollweg family.
My sympathy to Robert and Debra. Your parents were very involved with the Penfield Public Library and the library Friends for n Mom any years..
I remember your father when he was a faithful library trustee at Penfield Public Library for many years. Your mother always enjoyed was ordering new books for PPL Friends members. We appreciate their years of loyal service to PPL.
My sympathy to Robert and Debra. Your parents were very involved with the Penfield Public Library and the library Friends for many years.
I remember your father when he was a faithful library trustee at
Penfield Public Library for many years. Your mother always enjoyed ordering new books for PPL Friends members. We appreciate their
years of loyal service to PPL.
Debra and Robert, my deepest sympathies to you. Your father worked for me at the Office for the Aging. He was a fabulous story teller, an example for everyone else, and the most kindhearted soul. Over 7.5 years as his boss, I only beat him in to the office a handful of times (typically because I had a trip to Albany or I was up all night at the Office of Emergency Management). He loved you and your mom to the core. It’s sad to hear he is gone. He made a lasting impression on so many people.
Sincerely, Julie Aldrich
Dear Debra and John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad within a few weeks of each other, so very hard and sad. Your dad was a great trustee for the Penfield Library, we were lucky to have him. Such a great library family all the way around. Your dad was truly a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Carolyn Smith