John Eugene French

ROCHESTER: Passed away on October 8, 2020 at age 86. He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra K. French; siblings, Robert French and Roberta Hildreth. He is survived by his sons, John R. (Janet) French, Kevin (Debbie) French, Michael French; grandchildren, Shauna, Jodi, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Jo-Lynn, Jillian, Tyler (Liz), Amber, Miranda, Abigail, Matthew; he was affectionately know as GiGi to his beloved great-grandchildren; sisters, Karen (Paul) Gotcsik, Jeanette (Terry) O’Reilly; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

John spent his life in the service of others; as a proud Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War and as a Firefighter with the Rochester Fire Department. His most cherished moments were spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his family.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, October 17th from 11AM – 1PM in the All Seasons Chapel of White Haven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, where a Graveside Service will be held at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Donate Online or the Golisano Children’s Hospital, 300 East River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 Donate Online