Gary W. Koehnlein – September 5, 2010

Honeoye: Gary W. Koehnlein of Sunnyhollow, East Lake Road, Honeoye, NY, died Sunday evening, September 5, 2010 at the home of his daughter, Shelley. He was born in Providence, R.I., October 25, 1944 the son of William and Thelma Scott Koehlein. His wife Nancy, predeceased him on November 14, 2005. He was a man who possessed great work ethic, retiring from Eastman Kodak Co. in 1991 and then went on to another career at Christa Construction where he had been working right up to his illness. Both Gary and his wife Nancy, were very, very active in the Honeoye Womens Softball League, serving as a lifetime coaches and supporters, along with several other capacities with both their children and now grandchildren playing. He loved sports, hunting and of course, Honeoye Lake, which he lived on his whole life.

He is survived by his daughters, Shelley Vieira (Mark Sacco) of Honeoye and Sherry Chastian of Livonia. 4 grandchildren, Taylor and Katelynne Chastian, Jordan and Jonathan Vieira. 3 brothers, Greg Koehnlein of Honeoye, Gene (Linda) Koehnlein of Honeoye and Glen (Martha) Koehlnlein of Sarasota, FL. several nieces and nephews. also,
Ken Chastian, Jay Vieira and Carrie Bennett.

Friends may call Friday 2-4, 6-8 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. 8796 Briggs St. Honeoye, NY where services will be held on Saturday September 11, 2010 at 12:30 PM, with Rev. Kathy Whiteside officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Guiding Dog for the Blind, 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787. To send condolences or further visitation, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com

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