Rochester, NY: October 22, 2020 at age 88. Claude is predeceased by his wife Eileen of 61 years. He is survived by his sister Dorthy Tyo; his four children, Gwynn (Neil), Allan, (Cindy), Michael, Natalie; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and other loving family and friends.
Claude served in the Korean War from 1950-1953 and received several accommodations for his service. He loved his job as a meat cutter for A&P foods, and Big M Super Markets where he retired from in 1994. In his earlier years Claude enjoyed hunting in the Adirondack Mountains. He was an avid New York Giants Football and Syracuse Basketball fan. Claude was a gentle, gracious and modest man who enjoyed the simplicities of life and providing for his family.
Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Ann’s Nursing Home Special Care Unit for their compassionate care and support for Claude and our family. Donations can be made to St. Ann’s Foundation (Annie’s Angel Funds) at 1500 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621.