HENRIETTA - Passed July 27, 2018 at age 91. Predeceased by his parents, Gus and Ruth; brother, George; nephews, Scott and Dan.
He is survived by his sister, Ruth; sister-in-law, Mary Ann; daughters, Jane (Andre), Karen, Sue (Ron) and Amy; grandchildren, Aaron, Katy, Shawn, Kyle, Matt and Holly; niece, Heather; nephews, Mark and Tim.
Don graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic and received his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell. While working at General Motors, he received 78 patents, and invented the Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor. In 1985 he was awarded the Rochester Inventor of the Year.
He was always willing to help the family with repairs, and sharing his woodworking and gardening skills. Don enjoyed touring around with his grandchildren in his Model T Ford and traveling the world on archeological adventures.
No prior visitation. Private family services. Contributions in his memory can be made to Conesus New York Fire Department.
Special thanks to the 3rd floor staff at Crest Manor for their care and compassion.