Raymond J. Zollo

Raymond J. Zollo Greece: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at age 92. Predeceased by wife, Catherine Zollo; parents, Antonio and Adelina Zollo; and brothers, Louis, Samuel and Carl Zollo. Survived by brother, Anthony Zollo; children, Raymond Zollo, Sandy (Grant) Perry and Scott (Tracy) Zollo; grandchildren, Mason, Lexi, Carli, Abby and Zach; niece, Jean (Larry) Pearson; and nephew, Michael Zollo. Ray was born in Rochester, New York on March 2, 1933. He lived for many years in the 19th ward on the SW side of Rochester in a community of mostly Irish and Italian immigrant families. For many years, he was the morning paperboy delivering the D and C newspapers throughout the neighborhood. Ray learned at a very early age the basics of running a small delivery business which proved to be an invaluable asset later in his life. His uncle owned the White Star Supermarket in the 19th ward for many years and in Ray’s youth he would work with his uncle in that grocery store business. Another valuable business lesson learned. Ray attended elementary school at PS 37, then graduated from West High School and eventually received his Electrical Engineering degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in June of 1955. Upon completion of his studies, he entered the miliary service in January of 1956 serving for two years with the US Army during the cold war period after the Korean War. Upon his return to Rochester after military service he joined and worked for many years at General Railway Signal which gave him an opportunity to use his electrical engineering skills, testing railroad signals on tracks around the country. He enjoyed the travel and the challenge of that work but he also had great interest in the investment and wealth management business, initially for his own personal investments and then in time to creating his own wealth management company “Accu-vest Planning” on Chili Avenue in Rochester. He began this successful business in 1967 and the business continues today serving clients in the Rochester area. The business was built on total honesty, solid financial expertise and being client focused, which have remained as the hallmark of this company In 2005, Ray retired from his business and decided to spend winters in SW Florida. He purchased a residence in North Naples and for many years was a frequent visitor to Florida, enjoying the sun and surf along the west coast of the sunshine state. This continued until health issues kept him in the Rochester area near family and friends and close to his medical support. In October of 2023, Ray was honored for his military service by Honor Flight Rochester with a welcome home parade though the Rochester airport with other local veterans who were being honor at the same time. It was an experience that he would not forget and always mentioned the size of the crowd in attendance. It was a beautiful and respectful tribute for his military service In 2022, Ray became a permanent resident at the Friendly Home in Rochester where he built some great friendships. He greatly enjoyed his days there, especially the many and varied activities that are offered on a daily basis. He was most happy when playing and winning at the weekly Bingo games. Ray had a very competitive spirit that he developed living for many years in the old neighborhood of the 19th ward. He was blessed and also a blessing to all that knew him. Family and friends may call Sunday 12-2pm at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home. Service to follow at 2pm at the funeral home. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Honor Flight-Rochester.

Raymond J. Zollo

March 2, 1933 - February 10, 2026