Geneseo: At age 87 years Jane passed peacefully on January 14, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1933 in Troy, NY to the late Harry and Minnie (Fox) Pitman. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Richard Reilly and brother Eugene Pitman. Survived by children; Diane (Charles) Zammerilla of McDonald, PA, and David Reilly of Conesus; grandchildren, Chris Zammerilla, Matt Zammerilla, Stephanie Reilly, and Aiden Reilly; twin sister Joan Murphy; nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Jane graduated from Mechanicsville High School in 1951 and later earned her degree from SUNY Geneseo. She was a registered nurse for many years working at Strong Memorial Hospital, Livingston County as a health nurse, SUNY Geneseo, and Groveland Correctional. Jane was involved in several groups including her craft group, Young at Heart, and Garden Club. She was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Geneseo, NY.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, January 19th, from 3-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia, NY. Jane’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Wednesday, January 20th, at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. Guidelines regarding masks and social distancing will be followed. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Geneseo. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Delene and Jeff, so sorry for your loss
My condolences to Jane’ s family and friends may God guide you through this difficult time.