Name: Edward C. Hayes Life Dates: 4/24/1931 - 10/8/2006 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by His loving wife, Emma. Survived by VICTOR: Died peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 8, 2006 at age 75. He is survived by his devoted children, Robin (James) Frank, William (JoAnn) Hayes, Kenneth Hayes, Sandra (Kevin) Wehner, Patricia (David) Meintel, Bernard (Dora) Hayes; 9 grandchildren and many friends. History Ed was born in Rochester, New York on April 24, 1931 to William and Hattie Hayes. He grew up in Rochester, the youngest of three children. He had an older sister, Shirley (deceased) and an older brother Bill, who died at the age of 12 after being hit by an automobile. Ed attended John Marshall High School beginning in 1947 and graduated in 1950. He met his future wife, Emma Tiffany during those years and if it wasn't for his History teacher in his senior year who vowed to flunk him if he broke up with Emma, this story would surely have a different ending. After graduating he worked temporarily at Eastman Kodak, but returned to school to learn appliance repair. He married Emma on February 14, 1953. And in 1954, they started their legacy, his children-Robin, Bill, Ken, Sandy, Patty, and Bernie. And until the day he died, was always saying how proud he was of them. He continued to repair appliances and at one time had his own business. Admittedly, his business acumen was lacking as his ability to collect his bills was effected by whatever mishap was relayed to him by his customers. He realized that his future was to work in the same field for someone else. He hooked up with General Electric Corporation, a happy day for sure. Regular paychecks combined with medical and dental benefits provided a way to care for his family that he couldn't accomplish on his own. With six kids, he rarely turned down overtime and although not wealthy in material ways, consistently provided a roof over their heads and food to eat. Five children married and nine grandchildren later provided him with more pleasure and bragging rights. He was considered the bionic man by his family after surviving a heart attack, multiple surgeries and septicemia. The love of his life left this earth almost four years to the day prior to his exit, a blow that he never really recovered from. After Emma was gone, he learned to drive a handicapped adjusted automobile and would go out two or three times a week to participate in his favorite pastime, trolling the aisles of Wegmans and investing in lottery tickets. He enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will surely be missed, for who else can love you like a father and be so very proud of your every accomplishment, no matter how small. We love you, Dad and you will be missed. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave. Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14620-3098. Services BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Ed's visitation will be Tuesday October 10, 2006 from 6-8:30 PM, followed by his Funeral Service at 8:30 PM. Interment private.