Obituary of James C. Yasso
James Carmen Yasso, died peacefully in his home on Conesus Lake on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 86.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Belinda "Linde" Klein, sisters, Caroline and Mary Cappotelli, Josephine Sturdevant, and brother, John Yasso.
He is survived by his wife, J. Marilyn Hannett Yasso, children, Deborah (Martin) Hubbard of Skaneateles, NY, James (Sandra) Yasso of Granite Bay, CA, Lisa (Thomas) McDonald of Geneseo, grandchildren, Stacy (Jay) Seiler of Skaneateles, Kristie (Sean) Clancy of Skaneateles, T.J. (Stephanie) McDonald of Geneseo, Linde Miller of Geneseo, Heather McDonald of Big Sky, MT, James (Robbin) Yasso of Auburn, CA, Danielle Yasso of San Francisco, CA, Randell (Janette) Klein of Brooklyn, Alexander (Rachel) Klein of Madison, CT, 13 great grandchildren, sisters, Carrie Occhioni of Wadsworth, Rosemarie (Larry) Valentino of Geneseo, son in law, David Klein of Pittsford, sister in law, Rhoann Yasso of Leicester, brother in law, Carmine Cappotelli of Caledonia, many nieces and nephews.
James was born February 7, 1929 in Retsof, NY the son of the late Carmine and Carmela Fusco Yasso. Jim met Marilyn while she was attending SUNY Geneseo and they were married in 1951. He was a Master Electrician and Electrical Supervisor at AKZO Nobel Salt Mine in Retsof where he was employed from 1946 until his retirement in 1991. Jim was a perfectionist, taking pride in having AKZO Nobel's lifts, conveyors, ventilating and light systems operating reliably.
In Jims early years, he enjoyed his memberships in the Knights of Columbus and the National Camping and Hiking Association. He and Marilyn traveled the world visiting over 50 countries. In their home was a world map, with pins indicating all the places they had visited.
Family was incredibly important to Jim, especially holidays, including hosting the Lake of Fire and Christmas Eve get-togethers. Among his happiest days was the time spent on Conesus Lake where he and Marilyn transformed a seasonal cottage into their year round home. He enjoyed going with Marilyn to flea markets and had assembled an enviable collection of shot glasses, antique tools, hats and scales. Among his favorite activities were playing Scrabble and Rummy with family and friends. Jim was friends to all, with community being extremely important to him. He served numerous times as Chief of the Retsof Hose Fire Company when many new fire trucks were acquired. He was a devoted volunteer to St. Lucy's Church in Retsof and St. Mary's Church in Geneseo. There was nothing that Jim could not repair!
Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 21, 2013 from 4-7 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10 AM at St. Lucy's Church in Retsof with Father Edward Dillon officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Geneseo.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, American Red Cross, Rochester Chapter, 50 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607 or St. Luke's Parish, 13 North St., Geneseo, NY 14454.