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In Memory Of
Norbert J. Tonkery
1936 2018

Norbert J. Tonkery

September 24, 1936 — September 7, 2018

GREECE - Passed peacefully Friday, September 7, 2018, at age 81. He was predeceased by his parents, Mina and John; brothers, John Jr., William; sister, Vincena "Cindy". He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Rosemary; children, Lori (Jon) Beckett, Sherry (Dan) Burns, David, Donna (Steve) Semple, Deanna (A.J.) Clark, Denise Marshall, Dianna (Michael) Wilcox; grandchildren, Amanda (Kyle) Kopinski, Joshua Brickler, Johnathan Burns, Emma and Ava Beckett; numerous other grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Pragle, Roseann Wolfanger, Frances Sauerbier, Mina Coons; brother, Joseph Tonkery; sister-in-law, Donna Kephart; special sister-in-law and care-giver, Cathy Hawley.

Norbert was a proud U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran, who proudly served his country during the Korean War.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 3-7PM at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a Service with Military Honors will follow at 7PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Wounded Warriors Project, 370 Seventh Ave., Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001 or to Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals

2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

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New Comer Cremations & Funerals

2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626

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