Miriam Jolidon

Fairport, NY-  Miriam Jolidon, known to friends and her grandson as “Mimi”, passed away on November 7th, 2018 at the age of 76 after bravely fighting aggressive bladder cancer. She had an infectious laugh which she shared often. Her love of life was evident to all. She could be loud and vibrant, and also quiet and reflective. Her ability to listen and empathize with others could be rivaled by few.

A lover of all art, she frequented the theatre (both locally, and in Canada), museums all over the world, and watched movies of all kinds. She loved to travel and had been to France, Italy, Hungary, and Ireland. She was passionate about politics and believed in standing up for those who were oppressed. One of Mimi’s proudest times was working on the Obama campaign. Her attention to detail and organizational skills were an art form. Above all else she had a love for her family and would do anything for them. Her grandson Calvin was her current obsession.

Mimi will forever be remembered by her partner Sam Fasciano, sons Louis (Lana) Pulvino and Chris Pulvino, daughter Karey (Josh Nordeen) Schmergel, grandson Calvin Nordeen, step-granddaughters Gianna and Lorenza Calcagno, nieces Denise (Giuseppe) Bianchi, Ellen Turrie, and Susan (Kevin) Yackel, grand-nieces Jenna Bianchi, Gina Turrie, Ashley and Emily Yackel, and grand-nephews Nicholas Bianchi, Kyle (Leigh) Turrie, and Jacob Turrie. Mimi was predeceased by her parents, Mary Imogene and Laurence Jolidon, sisters Ninon Beaney and Marilyn Herndon, and brother Laurence Jolidon.

Friends and family are welcome to a celebration of her life on December 18th from 5-7pm at Geva Theatre, 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607 . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ACLU ( www.aclu.org ) or The Elephant Listening Project ( http://www.birds.cornell.edu/brp/elephant/ ).