John Edward Rumfola, 83, born April 24, 1930, in Avon, NY, died Monday, August 26 at his residence in Wayland, NY.

Mr. Rumfola was preceded in death by his father, Ross Rumfola and his mother, Angeline (DeMarco) Rumfola; brothers, Joe, Anthony and Phillip Rumfola; and sisters, Frances Boor and Angeline Cook.

He is survived by ten children. His son, John Rumfola ll, Wayland, NY. His daughters; Debra (Edward) Soback, Honeoye, NY; Dale (Gary) Bybee, Park Hill, OK; Angeline (Dave) Fairchild, Daphne, AL; Sharon Mantelli, Pueblo, CO; Joyce Rumfola, Tampa, FL; Cynthia (Brendan) Conway, Apex, NC; Stacie (Earl) Treese, Springwater, NY; Stephanie Gitzy, Honeoye, NY; Vernetta Rumfola, Tahlequah, OK; He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Rumfola and Ross (Diane) Rumfola, both of Avon, NY; and sister, Mary (Anthony) Tyler of CA.

He was veteran of the Korean War and a retiree from Gleason Works in Rochester, NY. Mr. Rumfola will be missed by all those who knew him. He will be remembered dearly for his story telling and his passion for horses, nature, science and gardening.

Friends may call Friday, 11-1 at Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8625 Main Street, Route 20A, Honeoye, where services will follow visitation at 1:30 PM. Burial, Richmond Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thompson Health, Cardiac Rehab, 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com