"I am a patient at Lattimore PT, where Noah worked. He was always quietly diligent at his duties, smiling but not often speaking. One day, I decided to say hello to him and he seemed alarmed. I later learned that he was autistic. But since then, he remembered me and confidently said hello. His heart was tender but kind, and he will be very dearly missed."
In loving memory of
Noah C. Kaforey
September 5, 1996 - March 28, 2024
Noah Christopher Kaforey, age 27, of Hilton, NY, passed away on March 28, 2024. Born on September 5, 1996, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Noah was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and uncle.
Noah was THE sweetest, most loving young man. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, he excelled in programs and schools for special needs students and brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Ray & Lisa Kaforey, brother Nicholas Kaforey (Izzy), sisters Rebecca Christman (Bill) and Megan Vandewinckel (Matt), grandparents Larry & Sue Smith and Patricia Taillie, nephews Jackson and Blake Allen, niece Savanna Christman, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is preceded in death by grandparents Anthony & Betty Kaforey, grandfather Bernie Kotwas, uncles Frank Calabrese and Tony Kaforey, and aunt Charlene Kaforey.
Noah's educational journey included Quest Elementary, Merton Williams Middle School, and Hilton High School (Class of 2014) in Hilton, New York, and a graduate of the Bell Program at Roberts Wesleyan University.
In his career, Noah worked at the University of Rochester in the Project Search program. For the past four years, he has volunteered at Lattimore Physical Therapy in North Greece, where he is loved and treated as a Lattimore family member. He enjoys hobbies such as building Legos, bowling, Wii, board games, hiking, swimming, bingo, reading, watching his many favorite TV shows, and attending country music concerts.
Bartolomeo and Perotto Funeral Home (1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, New York 14626) is assisting with the arrangements. A viewing will be held on April 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
A church service to celebrate Noah's life will be held on April 5, 2024, at 11:00 am at Northridge Church, 2052 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621.
In place of flowers, contributions in Noah's memory can be made to the Arc of Monroe Foundation, Recreation Department. https://tinyurl.com/In-Memory-of-Noah-Kaforey Be sure to put 'Noah Kaforey' in the 'In Memory Of' section.
Noah will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him incredibly much.
Tributes
"Noah was one of lifes true good people and the world would be a better place with more people like him. Rest in peace young man, the world is going to miss your bright smile and personality."
"Ray, Lisa and Nicholas, Words can not describe how sorry I am for the loss of Noah. God truly has received a beautiful angel. From the moment he came into our families life, I realized what a special gift he was to us all. We are flooded with happy memories, that we will never forget. We love you Noah and will miss you! Vicki, Shaun and Nicki "
"To the Kaforey?s family! Please accept our deepest condolences to your family. There are no words that can express the depth of sorrow we feel for your loss. Noah turned into an amazing young man that has touched many lives including my family. During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with Noah. Doan?s family "
"To all of Noah's family. I am so sorry for your loss. Noah was kind and gentle. I always looked forward to seeing his smile. He is missed. Thinking of all of you during this time. "