Margaret Riley Hanford, of Pittsford, NY, passed away on September 11th at the age of 80. Predeceased by her parents Dr. Joseph and Laura (Hourigan) Riley, she is survived by her loving husband and best caretaker EVER of 55 years, Thomas Hanford; her children Sarah Hanford (Barb Ferdman), of Pittsford and Nick Hanford of Denver, CO; her grandchildren Sophie and Will Hanford; her brother John (Sue) Riley of Geneva, OH; numerous nieces, and cousins; and a legion of friends.
Margaret grew up in Oswego, New York and graduated from Nazareth College, before marrying Thomas Hanford in 1969. She enjoyed her years as an EMT and working on social service boards in the region, but especially loved her time at the family cottage in Fair Haven, NY. Gracious hospitality and generosity are the hallmarks of this good, kind and brave women. Her commitment to family and friends were always a priority. To top it all off, she really knew how to give a good party! Good food, good company and lots of fun.
Calling hours will be held at the Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY 14450 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday September 19th. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday September 20th at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Ave. Rochester, NY 14618. The Funeral Service will. be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/@OLQPSTM. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, NY.
In lieu of flowers in Margaret’s name may be made to the ALS Association-Finger Lakes Region, 135 Old Cove Rd, Suite 213, Liverpool,NY 13090 or to Neurology Dept., University of Rochester, Medical Center, 300 E.River Rd., PO Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14527,www.universityofrochester-makeagift/neurology-gift.
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