Geneseo: At age 72, Julia Strom, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many, passed peacefully on July 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 10, 1952, in Rochester, NY to the late Carl and Catherine (Fallon) Claus. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Francis Claus. Survived by her husband, of 27 years, Daniel A. Strom and children; Kaylee (Joe) Tumonis of Slingerlands, Daniel (Betsy) Strom of Avon, Elyse Strom of Livonia, Erin Audino of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Lilly Lang, Casey Lang, Rylann Lang, Genny Strom, Joey Tumonis, Gwen Strom, Mikey Tumonis, Elsa Lang, and Ryan Tumonis; sister Carolyn (Michael) Vasile; brothers, Thomas (Ann) Claus, and Ray (Amy) Claus; sister-in-law Debbie Claus; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Julie graduated from Dayton University. After graduation, she began a 30-year career with M&T Bank, beginning as a teller working her way to a Vice President and commercial branch manager. Her career brought her from Rochester, NY to Westminster, MD, in 2003, as she was asked to relocate for the AllFirst conversion. Julie ended her career with M&T Bank back home in Rochester. Julie was loved by her customers and colleagues. She was also the first woman to join the Webster Kiwanis Club.
Julie had a true zest for life. She enjoyed golfing, dinner parties, euchre with friends, shopping, trips with her siblings, and reading. She was an expert at decorating tables at holidays. Julie and Dan spent their winters playing golf, swimming, and enjoying the sun-kissed beaches of Florida. They loved entertaining friends and family from up north and made many wonderful friends in the Barefoot Bay community. Julie was a fiercely loyal friend and was always there for anyone who needed her.
More than anything, Julie loved her family. Julie and her daughter, Kaylee, were the dynamic duo for a period of time. Their wish for a larger family came true when Julie married the love of her life, Dan, and became a mother to Danny, Elyse and Erin. She loved them all so much. Julie’s adoration of her children was only matched by the love she had for her grandchildren. She loved nothing more than attending their sporting events, birthday parties, or cuddling under a blanket on the couch with them.
Julie displayed immense grace during the past ten-months of her cancer diagnosis. Despite her failing health, she always maintained her positive approach to life. Full of love, laughter and resilience, Julie’s strength and courage were an inspiration. Though she is no longer with us in body, Julie’s spirit lives on through the love we share and the stories we tell.
Family and friends may call on Friday, July 26th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Julie’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 27th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Interment will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), 272 Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, NY 14614. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com