Fairport: November 6, 2014 suddenly at age 74. Predeceased by parents, Raymond and Harriet (Schultheis) and brothers-in-law, Ed Holtz and Daniel Istvan. Survived by his beloved bride and soulmate of 52 years, Gail; 5 rambunctious children who adored him, Tom (Julie), Patricia (Bill) Quinlisk, Tim, David (Mary) and Cathy (Kevin) Klein; sister, Barbara Holtz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sandy & Bob Istvan, Patti & Joe Istvan and Suzy & Steve Lane; grandchildren, Nicole & Heidi Klein, Leah, Katherine, Daniel & Raymond Warth; many beloved nieces and nephews; treasured friends in the Joy and Boy Luck Clubs and Peaceful Lake Eaton in the ADK.
A CPA who split his career between private accounting followed by teaching at RIT. He devoted his prodigious energies and talents to numerous religious, social justice, and charitable groups all of which benefited from his devotion. He left us his love of life’s simple pleasures, his infectious laugh, and a basement fridge full of good beer. He lived a biblical ideal to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with his God.
Calling hours, Monday 4-7 at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt location), 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass, Tuesday 11:15 at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Mercy Fund at Church of the Assumption or to RCC/ACTS.