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Andrew L. Sperr

May 9, 1930 ~ July 15, 2025

Born in: Rochester, NY
Resided in: Rochester, NY
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andrew sperr

Andrew L. Sperr

May 9, 1930 ~ July 15, 2025

Born in: Rochester, NY
Resided in: Rochester, NY

Andrew L. Sperr

Andrew L. Sperr, fondly known as Andy, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Born on May 9, 1930, he often called it “a vintage year.” He was the son of German and Anna (Reister) Sperr, who immigrated from Germany to the United States in the 1920s and proudly became U.S. citizens around 1936.

Andy is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Walz), and six of their eleven children: Nancy (Mike) Iafrati, Daniel (Sandra) Sperr, John (Sheila) Sperr, Judith Bennett, Patricia (Chris) Ryan, and Kathleen (Jonathan) Krotz; daughters-in-law, Karen Sperr and Mary Clare Sperr. He was predeceased by five of their children: James, William, NYSP Trooper Andrew J., Mary Ellen (Maloney), Barbara (Koons), and sons-in-law Ralph Koons and Jeff Bennett.

He is also predeceased by his sisters, Anna Krenzer and Rita Weiss, and brother Philip Sperr. Andy leaves behind many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Andy attended St. Michael’s School and graduated from Edison Tech in 1948. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester in 1952 through the U.S. Naval ROTC program. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Taconic (AGC-17) until his honorable discharge in 1955.

He worked at Eastman Kodak for 31 years, holding various roles in Industrial Engineering, Film Emulsion, Plate Manufacturing, and Film Sensitizing. He retired in 1986 as a Manufacturing Manager.

In retirement, Andy dedicated himself to serving others. He volunteered for over 15 years with the Greece Volunteer Ambulance, where he became a Retired Life Member. He also drove for the Red Cross for 10 years, continuing into his 80s, until 2016.

Andy’s message is to shed no tears, but share stories & laughs.

Andy’s life story will be shared during visitation on Tuesday, July 22, from 3-7 pm at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane, 14626. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 23, at 10 am at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 N. Greece Rd., 14626.

Memorial donations can be made in Andrew’s name to Aquinas Institute: Andrew J. “AJ” Sperr Scholarship, 1127 Dewey Avenue, 14613 or to Troop E K-9 Fund, 1569 Rochester Road, Cananadaigua, 14425-0220.

Services

Public Viewing: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc.
1411 Vintage Lane
Rochester, NY 14626


Mass: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

St. Lawrence Church
1000 N. Greece Rd.
Rochester, NY 14626


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