Sherbinski, Edward M

Born: May 24,1925 in Conemaugh, PA. 

Predeceased by his parents, Blanche and Joseph Sherbinski, his wife, Helen, of 65 years, and siblings, Anthony,  John, Cecilia, Raymond, Irene, and Joan, daughter-in-law, Nora, grandson, Craig Sherbinski. Survived by his children, Raymond (Luci Izzo), Carol, and Linda Sherbinski, one granddaughter, Amy (Peter) Pelletier and one great-great granddaughter, Elizabeth Pelletier. 

Born and raised in Conemaugh, PA and moved to Rochester, NY in 1952. Operated Atlantic and Gulf service stations on Park Avenue. Retired from Genesee Hospital Security. (pragermetis.com) Enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, boating, and hunting. Member of St. Joseph’s Church in Penfield for 50 years where he served as an usher.

Recently resided at the Jewish Family Center. Thank you to the entire staff at Cottage 2/Home 3 for their devoted attention and friendship.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Saint’s Place, 46 S Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534.

Calling Hours Thursday July 7, 7-9PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport.

Funeral Mass Friday July 8, 1PM at St. Joseph’s Church 43 Gebhart Road, Penfield. It May also be livestreamed at https://www.holyspirit-saintjoseph.org/online-ministries

        Dad’s Journey

Back in the day, when a loved one flew from the Greater Rochester International Airport, you could walk them to the gate, wait until boarding, watch them walk to the plane, and see the plane begin to taxi. We could stand at the window and watch the plane on the runway, gather speed and finally take off. Depending on the plane’s direction, your eyes would watch the plane reduce in size until it reached a mere speck and then was gone. Disappeared.

Was it really gone? While we could not see it, the plane was somewhere. We believed that our loved one was somewhere. Our hearts and minds were telling us what our eyes could not.

Soon at another airport, other family and friends waited at a window watching the sky. Seeking that mere speck. Watching it grow-in-size, land, and taxi to the gate. All present finally begin greeting our traveler with hugs and smiles. 

Mom, he’s home now.

EULOGY 

Dad, 

We love you and miss you 

You have always been there for us——our entire lives 

We only have wonderful memories 

Your love and support through good times and bad— 

You were always there 

You were our best advocate 

You always believed in us 

You were handsome, athletic, a faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather and great  grandfather.  

A faithful friend and colleague 

You liked to joke and loved a practical joke 

You were honest, reliable and dependable 

You were God loving 

You had strong intuitions as you were born with a veil 

We know that you will always be with us and with mom and Craig and your beloved family that  have gone before us 

You always told us- 

“You come into this world with nothing and leave with nothing” 

But you changed this for us 

Born with love and you left with much love 

Dad’s favorite sayings- 

“Have a good day” 

“God bless you”