"Dear Bob and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God hold you closer than ever before as you cherish beloved memories. Audrey Yantz"
In loving memory of
Anna V. McDonald
June 26, 1945 - November 4, 2021
Anna V. (Vezza) McDonald
A mother, wife, sister, volunteer, and friend, Anna was so much to so many. Her life was focused on her family, but she always made time to help others as well. Her husband, children, family, friends and the community reaped the benefits of her caring nature.
Anna might have told you that the best day of her life was the day she married her best friend. She met Bob McDonald while volunteering as a dispatcher with Greece Volunteer Ambulance. They had 3 beautiful children together; William, Melissa and Patrick who kept them very busy. She took her job in raising her family very seriously. They were blessed by her abundance of delicious and nutritious meals. She also enjoyed planning the family camping trips, which were always memorable, especially the time sliding down the waterfall over the rocks.
In addition to volunteering at the Greece Volunteer Ambulance, Anna gave of her time in other ways including volunteering as a children's advocate at special hearings within the Greece Central School District. She also discovered that she enjoyed boarding foreign exchange students, of which she had several! She enjoyed helping feed the children who attended VBS at St. Monica's Church as well.
Anna's generous good-hearted ways will be remembered fondly by those who knew her.
GREECE/LEESBURG - Anna is predeceased by her grandson, Dominic Cook; sister-in-law, Kathleen Armstrong. She is survived by her husband, Robert McDonald; children, William (Marianna) McDonald, Melissa (Louis) Cook, Patrick (Joelle) McDonald & Gotz (Kosha) Bramesfeld; grandchildren, Phillip Sage, Lillian Cook, Lucas Bramesfeld & Kai Bramesfeld; great-grandson, Landon Hart; siblings, Albert (Kristine) Vezza & Vincent Vezza; brother-in-law, Thomas (Linda) McDonald; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Anna's Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Wednesday, November 17th, 10:00 AM at St. Monica Church, 831 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611, immediately following she will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Monica's Youth Group, 34 St Monica St., Rochester, NY 14619 in Anna's memory.
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"Dear Bob, Bill, Missy, Patrick, & the extended family; you are in my thoughts and prayers, especially today as you gather for Mass at St. Monica's. Peace be with you all! Douglas Riffel"
"Dear Bob and family, I am so sorry and sad to hear of Anna?s passing. I remember her and her visits to Union City. How I looked forward to my cousins from Rochester visits. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ?God gave us memories, so that we would have roses in December.? From J.M. Barrie. Love, Anna"
"Dear Bob and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Anna was such a caring, loving and generous woman. My memories of her hold a very special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy along with my prayers to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. Love, John"
"Bob and family: I was so sorry to hear of Anna?s passing. I can still hear her now telling me that the tacos in a bag were not going to fly with the kids at VBS. ? I?m sure Dom will look out after her now! My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. -Kim May-"
"Bob and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of visiting Anna and the family in Rochester. Cece, Jessica and Michael Vezza"
"Melissa, Lou & Lillie, we are so very sorry about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Much love"
"Such a lovely lady, wife, mother, grandmother and more. She suffered so much in her later life but now she will be with Dominic and all of the other Saints"
"Bob and family, So sorry for your loss. Ann was a great person and fun to be with. She will be missed.Dommie will be waiting at heavens door."