Kenneth Lonsbury

Kenneth Lonsbury
September 7, 1940 ~ July 22, 2012

Name: Kenneth G. "Jerry" Lonsbury
Life Dates: 9/7/1940 - 7/22/2012
City Of Birth: Rochester
Pre-deceased by
his daughter, Frances "Franny" Lonsbury.
History
Churchville: July 22, 2012. Kenneth is predeceased by his daughter, Frances "Franny" Lonsbury. He is survived by his Sicilian Bride of 50 years, Mary C. Burgio Lonsbury; daughter, Helen Carapella, son, Kenneth G. II Lonsbury; grandchildren, Andrew Carapella (Jade Partridge), Maria "Bella"; sisters, Eleanor Vincent, Jackie Marianetti; extended family, Darren Plunkett, Mike Susie Gilliland, Joe Betty George; several nieces, nephews, cousins dear friends.
Services
Kenneth's visitation will be Wednesday 5-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). All are invited to the funeral home at 8:45 AM Thursday for prayers, followed by Kenneth's funeral mass at 9:30 AM at St. Theodore's Church, 168 Spencerport Rd. Interment in Creekside Cemetery.
Additional Information
Kenneth was born and raised in Rochester, NY and loved Italian tradition.
He met the love of his life, Mary, in grammar school and they were married 50 years ago at Most Precious Blood church.
He liked parties, picnics, games and Sunday sauce. His favorite activities included trips to the casino, playing cards, being "Mr. Fix It" and just enjoying the company of others.
Kenneth was a die hard truck driver from 1958-1961. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and could always be heard saying "I can't complain".
Friends and family describe him as well-loved, optimistic, always putting everyone else first, proud and dignified. Kenneth was resilient, social, and friendly. He loved to laugh and was strong. His wife and children always came first, but he treated everyone like family, and inspired others to be all they could be.