Kenneth F. Georger

Kenneth F. Georger, 89, a long-time resident of Gates, NY, passed away on December 17, 2023 after a brief period of declining health. Kenneth was born to the late Francis and Mary Georger in Rochester, NY on December 6, 1934. On November 30, 1957, Ken married the love of his life, Kathleen (Kay) O’Hara at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and together they had 6 children. They were married almost 57 years until Kay passed away in 2014. Ken went to St. Augustine School and Aquinas Institute in Rochester, NY. He earned an associate degree at RIT and worked at Taylor Instrument for 47 years. Ken served in the army from 1954-1956. Ken and his wife Kay loved to bike, square dance with the Country Twirlers, cross country ski and travel to visit family and friends. As a member of St. Helen’s Church Ken served as a lector and was on parish council. In addition, he served on the St. Helen’s School board and worked bingo for many years. He was a volunteer usher at GEVA and Rochester Broadway Theater, he was a volunteer driver for Gates Seniors in Gates, NY. As a member of Holy Ghost Church, he served as a lector. He also volunteered at the LPGA for the School of the Holy Childhood. Most recently he was a member of St. Pius X Church. Ken loved working in the yard and puttering in his shop. He was creative and constructive. Ken’s proudest accomplishment was his children. He never failed to remind them of how proud he was of them and their families. Christmas was his favorite time of year. Ken had a sense of humor that everyone loved, he made friends wherever he went. Kenneth is survived by his brother, Tom Georger (Donna), his 5 sons, Dan Georger (Christine), Jim Georger (Donna), Kevin Georger (Molly), Ed Georger (Debra) and Gary Georger (Paige), his one daughter Susan Kowalczyk (Mike). He has 14 grandchildren, Stephen (Lindsey), Mark (Andrea), Tyler (Kayla), Candace (Michael), Audrey (Brock), Ryan (Emma), Jared (Malika), Nathan (Christine), Maria (Tim), Tom, Garret, Leah, Marlee and Emma. He has 12 great grandchildren, Samantha, Gabriella, Olivia, Weston, River, Kennedy, Anna, Eliza, Zaya, Nova, Otto and Addison. Also, his brother-in-law, David O’Hara of CA. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces and nephews and his helpful neighbors on Kernwood Drive. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, 3000 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624 on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00am. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hall School, 1612 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY 14624.

Kenneth F. Georger

December 6, 1934 - December 17, 2023