John F. Stich

John F. Stich Chili: Passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Sue Stich; along with his siblings, Charles, Robert and Rita Bietry. Survived by his children, Mary Ellen (Tom) Mulhern, Jack (Karin), Chris (Rob) Owen and Lori Stich; grandchildren, Meghan, Brian, Shannon, Clare, Tim, Grace and Henry; loving sister-in-law, Eileen Richardson; as well as many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. John was born and raised in the Town of Chili and remained an important contributor to the city throughout his life, along with his wife Sue. John went to school at Holy Ghost Catholic School and The Aquinas Institute of Rochester, and graduated in 1949. He worked at Coldwater Lumber alongside his brother Bob and Charlie, before being drafted by the US Army into the Korean War and served 1952-1954. During his wartime service, John was stationed in Japan and was honorably discharged as the war ended. Following his return to the US, John met Sue and they were married in 1960 at St. Monica Church in Rochester. John entered the jewelry business with Tom Klem and traveled to New York City regularly to purchase merchandise for resale in Rochester. After several years, John sold his portion of the business and started working for Bill Barth at Power Drives, a Rochester industrial supply company. John’s bright personality, honesty, and hard work made his role as a salesman a perfect fit. John’s customers included the local giants Kodak and Xerox, but John also traveled throughout Upstate New York supplying local manufacturers of all sizes. John retired in 1990 at age 59. Outside of work, John was heavily involved in raising his four children, their church (St. Pius X), and with a strong group of lifelong friends. John and Sue lived in the same house on Berna Lane for nearly 60 years. John was also instrumental in the start of various programs at St. Pius, including the St. Pius Credit Union, the youth soccer program, and many others. Fast Pitch Softball, Golf and bowling were favorite pastimes for John, and he participated in golf and bowling regularly into his 80’s. He and Sue were also very social and hosted numerous parties at their house, took trips with other friends and couples, and traveled with their children and families on many trips around the US and also Ireland and Australia. Family was very important to John and to his very end, he was surrounded by his children who loved him and will dearly miss him. Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Sunday 1-4pm. Funeral Mass Monday 10am at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624. Interment, St. Pius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Episcopal Senior Life Community, 1570 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14610. For more info visit www.beanandsonsfuneralhome.com.