Obituary of Abraham J. DeNeef Jr.

Sodus: Abe passed away from surgical complications on Thursday October 9, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sodus on November 10, 1943 to Abraham and Katherine (Boyington) DeNeef. A graduate of the Lyons Central School, Abe retired in 1998 as Business Agent from Union Local 1163, Millwright, Pile Drivers and Divers. Abe is survived by his wife Bonnie (Barcomb) DeNeef; son James (Rebecca) DeNeef; daughter Jacqueline (Scott) Hironimus; step-daughters Robin Reynolds of North Tonawanda and Teri Reynolds of Clarksville, TN; granddaughters Courtney DeNeef, Kaitlynn DeNeef and Sydney DeNeef; great grandson Stephen; sisters Beverly (Larry) Van Lare of North Rose, Doris Dopp of Wolcott, Gladys (Howard) Garrett of Clyde and Frances (John) Foss of Sodus Center; mother-in-law Ethel Barcomb of Wolcott; sister-in-law Sherry (Thomas) Clines and sons of Woodbridge, VA; several nieces, nephews and special friends; his beloved yellow lab, Morgan. Abe was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Francella in 1995, and by son Stephen in 2004. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, 2–4 & 7-9 p.m. at the NORTON FUNERAL HOME, 45 West Main Street, Sodus. His funeral will be held Wednesday morning, 10 a.m. from the funeral home, interment will be at the Sodus Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Abe may be directed to the Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, NY 14489; or directed to a charity of one’s choice. Abe’s family would like to thank everyone for the calls, email, cards and prayers during this difficult time.