Obituary of Kathryn R. Garno

Name: Kathryn Rosemary (Ferrara) Garno Life Dates: 03/20/1939 - 08/28/2016 City Of Birth: Gloversville, NY History Kathryn died peacefully at the Isaiah House with all four of her children and her sister by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved Husband of 50 years, Tom. She is survived by their daughter Pam Franklin and her children Dakota, Garrett, and Blake (Tucson, AZ); daughter Lori Purcell and her children Jacob, Joshua, and Allison (Rochester, NY); son Bill and his wife Marcey Garno and their children Bailey, Ellie, and Simon (Hilton, NY); son Greg and his wife Jenn Garno and their children Olivia, Charlie, Henry, and Tommy (Falls Church, VA); sister Rosanne Melita (Johnstown, NY); brother Richard Ferrara (Fulton, NY) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Donations In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the Isaiah House of Rochester, NY, the hospice home where Kathryn spent her final days surrounded by her loved ones and the caring volunteers there. Kathryn's family will be eternally grateful for the incredible comfort and care our Mom and family received while in their care. http://www.theisaiahhouse.org/index.html Services Kathryn's Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday, September 1 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 247 Rutgers St., Rochester. Kathryn's visitation will be on Wednesday, August 31 from 4-7 PM at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. in Greece. Additional Information Kathryn was born in Gloversville, NY in 1939. She was a graduate of Gloversville High School and State University of New York at Albany where she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in English Education. It was there she also met Tom. After teaching in Gloversville, Kathryn put her career on hold to raise their four children. They lived briefly in Central Square, NY before settling in Hilton, NY in 1969. While raising the kids Kathryn also worked at Marple Furniture, the Greece Police Department, and as a teacher's aide in the Hilton School District. Kathryn was a constant presence at plays, band concerts, and sporting events in support of her children. She was a great cook, and big Italian family meals were a regular occurrence, especially around the holidays. When not feeding or shuttling kids to activities, free time would often find her and Tom playing bridge, pinochle, or other games with friends. Kathryn and Tom retired to the Polo Park community outside of Orlando, FL, in 1992. She remained active as a volunteer supporting Orlando World Cup 1994 and St. Faustina Catholic Church where she was a lector and Eucharistic minister. She treasured visits with her children and expanding brood of grandchildren. After Tom's passing in 2011 she returned to Greece, NY, where she lived in the Georgetown Community and made fast friends with many of the other residents. She enjoyed her time there and the great friends she made.