Ann Marie McAvinney, age 68 of Rochester, NY, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2023.
She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Eleanor (Bergman) McAvinney. Ann is survived by her brother, Thomas McAvinney (JudieLynn Nassar McAvinney), her nephew Patrick, and her niece Brenna McAvinney Bonis (Michael). She was a loving great aunt to Elijah Edward, Hazel Rae, and Oliver Thomas Bonis. She is also survived by her cousin Karol (Nuijens) Marker (Don)
Although Ann never married, she had a very meaningful relationship with long-time companion, Jim Kunst, with whom she shared many life experiences. She was a devoted sister, aunt, and great aunt who adored her family and was known by her nieces and nephews as “Auntie Ann”.
Ann had a passion for reading, travel, and spending much of her time with family and friends. Ann lived in the 19 th ward her entire life. She graduated from Good Counsel Grammar school in 1968 and then from St. Agnes High School in 1973, both of which were formative influences in her later life.
Ann had a professional career at Chase Bank for over 32 years. After retiring from Chase, Ann continued a career at Rochester General Hospital, where she developed lasting friendships with her colleagues, whom she loved and held dear to her heart.
Ann will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A service will be held in her memory Wednesday August 14 th 2024 at 11:00am at White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd. Pittsford, NY. Interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to:
White Haven Preservation Foundation 210 Marsh Rd Pittsford, NY 14534
or
St. Monica Catholic Church 34 Monica Street Rochester, NY 14619
Ann was a wonderful friend always with a beautiful smile.
She will always be in our hearts and missed at all our get togethers
Dear Ann, You will be missed . Jim and I always enjoyed your company. We are sending prayers to Jim and your family .
Love Jim and Bobbie Barg .
It was such a sad day to learn of her passing. We became friends through Judielynn and my sister, Kathy Vane-Scherzi. It was always a joy to be in her presence. She will be greatly missed. Prayers to all and Jim – he was her lifeline.
Karen (Vane) and John Ragan
My dear friend Ann. Oh how I miss discussing film and current events, eating out, celebrating our birthdays and Christmas…Seems like we never ran out of things to talk about. So any many laughs that made me cry. You were always honest and great fun to be with. I love and miss you Ann. I can now call your Jim a good friend.
I will miss Ann’s smile, her hugs and the many times we laughed together. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
I will miss Ann’s smile, hugs and the many times we laughed together. Rest In Peace my friend.
I will miss Ann’s smile, her hugs and the many times we laughed together. Rest in Peace my friend
Ann’s smile and hugs were contagious. We miss her. Love to Jim and her family.
Edith and I will so miss our dinners and outings with Jim and Ann which was a ritual when we were in town. It was always a good time and will always remember Ann’s voice and her humor and her friendship. Gone far too soon. Please rest in peace. We are still saddened by her passing.
Ann and I knew each other since 1st Grade at Our Lady of Good Counsel school. We lived one street apart, and ran into each other often, on Thurston Rd., when we walked back and forth to school. We were in many of the same classes, and in 6th Grade we became best friends.
We’ve been best friends ever since. She’s been there for me for 58 years of my life. I will miss her more than anyone, ever. She had so many good qualities! A loyal friend, an available friend, funny, smart, interesting. She was a breath of fresh air, always sharing her own unique point of view, always making those around her feel eager to examine how they really felt about different aspects of life.
We had many of the same favorite rock and roll bands, from The Monkeys, to The Beatles, to Jethro Tull, Jesus Christ Superstar Rock Opera, Tommy and The Who’s Rock Opera, and countless others. We both loved Lesley Duncan. She was one of our all time favorites! Simon and Garfunkle, James Taylor, Carly Simon.
We loved so many of the same films, and saw so many together!
Ann’s parents always treated me like a special person and I grew to love them. I miss them dearly.
I think about Ann every day. Her boyfriend Jim and I have become reaquainted since Ann’s passing and share our stories about Ann and our sorrow.
Ann believed in “Spirit Guides” and I hope to be one of the privileged people whom she guides until I join her in the afterlife. Ann had good, moral character, always. She didn’t gossip about others, she loved and cared about people, especially her immediate family, including her brother Tom’s family! She was proud of them and loved them deeply.
I am proud to have Ann as a friend, and will continue to hold onto that love and pride until my dying day.
A bit late, but am devastated to hear is Ann’s passing. What a good friend she was to you and to “our” Penhurst gang! Ann always was special to me. When i saw her at our OLGC reunion I couldn’t believe how good she looked! Just like I remember her at school, or playing pool or ping pong in my basement after school. May she rest in Peace and be in the arms of our Lord. Rest in eternal Peace Ann!
Annie Mac,
We miss YOU, your smile, and laugh. Thank you for all the adventures, coffees, lunches, dinners, birthday-holiday-life celebrations, and conversations.
Love ALWAYS, Kathy & Mike
It’s been one week since we put my beautiful girl to rest.
To Ann’s family:
You opened the door and Annie led me in to be part of her family; to be a member of her family.
Your grief has been profound. With all that was going on, you did not have time to mourn, but mourning is timeless. You just being here has brought more comfort than you could know.
To Ann: You were the center of my life, and when you had to leave, left a giant hole that can’t be filled. You were my partner, companion and confidant. You were there when I needed you. You were my girlfriend and my best friend. I tell you each day that I love you and miss you. No truer words can be said