Donald James Gliem of Picture Book Park, West Bloomfield, New York. Don was predeceased by his son, Jim in 1974.
He is survived by his wife, Monica; sisters, Ruth Chiasson of Fort Myers, Florida and Catherine Thrash of Boise, Idaho; children Teri (Mark) Bergevin and Thomas (Darlene Galetto) Gliem, grandchildren, Cortney (David) Farley, Mark and Christopher Bergevin; great-grandchildren, David (Maygen Repass) Farley, Kaylie (Nicholas Mest) Farley, Nicholas, Nathan, Alanna, Arianna and Aidan Farley; great-great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Ivy Farley; many nieces and nephews.
His Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, at 1PM, in the Oakwood Cemetery Baird Road Penfield, New York, following a private family Service.
Don was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the tenth of eleven children to Laura and George Gliem. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Rochester, New York. At seventeen he went to work for the American Can Company in Fairport, New York. Then at 21, he began his many years with Jarl Extrusions in East Rochester, New York. He started out as a press operator and when he left there his title was Vice-President of Manufacturing. He was instrumental in planning and designing the Jarl plant in Elizabethton, Tennessee, traveling back and forth between both plants.
In 1974 he went to work for an aluminum plant in Long Island, New York and lived there with his family until 1976, when he accepted a job with Kodak in Rochester, New York. He retired from Kodak in 1988.
First and foremost was his love of family. He enjoyed the many times he got together with his brothers and sisters for a musical jam fest. He played the guitar by ear all of his adult life and could pick up a tune just by hearing it a couple of times. He also played the organ fluently.
Boating and fishing with family were another of his hobbies. Every summer Don and Monica rented a cottage on Canandaigua Lake and he loved to water ski. One time, he trusted Monica to drive the boat but needed another person on board so asked his sister, Evelyn who was totally blind, to be the lookout. That became a family joke for many years.
He was a Buffalo Bills fan along with his two great-grandsons. One of them told him, “Pa, even if they are losing you still have to root for them.”
In 1994, Don and Monica bought a travel trailer and spent the month of January each year in Naples, Florida. When Monica retired in 1998, they spent three months each year there. That was the highlight of his winters. In the summer time, he was busy growing his vegetable garden and planting flowers.
So, as you can see, Don and his family had a busy, happy and productive life. He often said when he passed away, he hoped it would be in his sleep, and at 87, his wish came true.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
He is survived by his wife, Monica; sisters, Ruth Chiasson of Fort Myers, Florida and Catherine Thrash of Boise, Idaho; children Teri (Mark) Bergevin and Thomas (Darlene Galetto) Gliem, grandchildren, Cortney (David) Farley, Mark and Christopher Bergevin; great-grandchildren, David (Maygen Repass) Farley, Kaylie (Nicholas Mest) Farley, Nicholas, Nathan, Alanna, Arianna and Aidan Farley; great-great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Ivy Farley; many nieces and nephews.
His Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, at 1PM, in the Oakwood Cemetery Baird Road Penfield, New York, following a private family Service.
Don was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the tenth of eleven children to Laura and George Gliem. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Rochester, New York. At seventeen he went to work for the American Can Company in Fairport, New York. Then at 21, he began his many years with Jarl Extrusions in East Rochester, New York. He started out as a press operator and when he left there his title was Vice-President of Manufacturing. He was instrumental in planning and designing the Jarl plant in Elizabethton, Tennessee, traveling back and forth between both plants.
In 1974 he went to work for an aluminum plant in Long Island, New York and lived there with his family until 1976, when he accepted a job with Kodak in Rochester, New York. He retired from Kodak in 1988.
First and foremost was his love of family. He enjoyed the many times he got together with his brothers and sisters for a musical jam fest. He played the guitar by ear all of his adult life and could pick up a tune just by hearing it a couple of times. He also played the organ fluently.
Boating and fishing with family were another of his hobbies. Every summer Don and Monica rented a cottage on Canandaigua Lake and he loved to water ski. One time, he trusted Monica to drive the boat but needed another person on board so asked his sister, Evelyn who was totally blind, to be the lookout. That became a family joke for many years.
He was a Buffalo Bills fan along with his two great-grandsons. One of them told him, “Pa, even if they are losing you still have to root for them.”
In 1994, Don and Monica bought a travel trailer and spent the month of January each year in Naples, Florida. When Monica retired in 1998, they spent three months each year there. That was the highlight of his winters. In the summer time, he was busy growing his vegetable garden and planting flowers.
So, as you can see, Don and his family had a busy, happy and productive life. He often said when he passed away, he hoped it would be in his sleep, and at 87, his wish came true.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
Donald James Gliem of Picture Book Park, West Bloomfield, New York. Don was predeceased by his son, Jim in 1974.
He is survived by his wife, Monica; sisters, Ruth Chiasson of Fort Myers, Florida and Catherine Thrash of Boise, Idaho; children Teri (Mark) Bergevin and Thomas (Darlene Galetto) Gliem, grandchildren, Cortney (David) Farley, Mark and Christopher Bergevin; great-grandchildren, David (Maygen Repass) Farley, Kaylie (Nicholas Mest) Farley, Nicholas, Nathan, Alanna, Arianna and Aidan Farley; great-great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Ivy Farley; many nieces and nephews.
His Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, at 1PM, in the Oakwood Cemetery Baird Road Penfield, New York, following a private family Service.
Don was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the tenth of eleven children to Laura and George Gliem. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Rochester, New York. At seventeen he went to work for the American Can Company in Fairport, New York. Then at 21, he began his many years with Jarl Extrusions in East Rochester, New York. He started out as a press operator and when he left there his title was Vice-President of Manufacturing. He was instrumental in planning and designing the Jarl plant in Elizabethton, Tennessee, traveling back and forth between both plants.
In 1974 he went to work for an aluminum plant in Long Island, New York and lived there with his family until 1976, when he accepted a job with Kodak in Rochester, New York. He retired from Kodak in 1988.
First and foremost was his love of family. He enjoyed the many times he got together with his brothers and sisters for a musical jam fest. He played the guitar by ear all of his adult life and could pick up a tune just by hearing it a couple of times. He also played the organ fluently.
Boating and fishing with family were another of his hobbies. Every summer Don and Monica rented a cottage on Canandaigua Lake and he loved to water ski. One time, he trusted Monica to drive the boat but needed another person on board so asked his sister, Evelyn who was totally blind, to be the lookout. That became a family joke for many years.
He was a Buffalo Bills fan along with his two great-grandsons. One of them told him, “Pa, even if they are losing you still have to root for them.”
In 1994, Don and Monica bought a travel trailer and spent the month of January each year in Naples, Florida. When Monica retired in 1998, they spent three months each year there. That was the highlight of his winters. In the summer time, he was busy growing his vegetable garden and planting flowers.
So, as you can see, Don and his family had a busy, happy and productive life. He often said when he passed away, he hoped it would be in his sleep, and at 87, his wish came true.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
He is survived by his wife, Monica; sisters, Ruth Chiasson of Fort Myers, Florida and Catherine Thrash of Boise, Idaho; children Teri (Mark) Bergevin and Thomas (Darlene Galetto) Gliem, grandchildren, Cortney (David) Farley, Mark and Christopher Bergevin; great-grandchildren, David (Maygen Repass) Farley, Kaylie (Nicholas Mest) Farley, Nicholas, Nathan, Alanna, Arianna and Aidan Farley; great-great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Ivy Farley; many nieces and nephews.
His Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th, at 1PM, in the Oakwood Cemetery Baird Road Penfield, New York, following a private family Service.
Don was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the tenth of eleven children to Laura and George Gliem. When he was a young boy, the family moved to Rochester, New York. At seventeen he went to work for the American Can Company in Fairport, New York. Then at 21, he began his many years with Jarl Extrusions in East Rochester, New York. He started out as a press operator and when he left there his title was Vice-President of Manufacturing. He was instrumental in planning and designing the Jarl plant in Elizabethton, Tennessee, traveling back and forth between both plants.
In 1974 he went to work for an aluminum plant in Long Island, New York and lived there with his family until 1976, when he accepted a job with Kodak in Rochester, New York. He retired from Kodak in 1988.
First and foremost was his love of family. He enjoyed the many times he got together with his brothers and sisters for a musical jam fest. He played the guitar by ear all of his adult life and could pick up a tune just by hearing it a couple of times. He also played the organ fluently.
Boating and fishing with family were another of his hobbies. Every summer Don and Monica rented a cottage on Canandaigua Lake and he loved to water ski. One time, he trusted Monica to drive the boat but needed another person on board so asked his sister, Evelyn who was totally blind, to be the lookout. That became a family joke for many years.
He was a Buffalo Bills fan along with his two great-grandsons. One of them told him, “Pa, even if they are losing you still have to root for them.”
In 1994, Don and Monica bought a travel trailer and spent the month of January each year in Naples, Florida. When Monica retired in 1998, they spent three months each year there. That was the highlight of his winters. In the summer time, he was busy growing his vegetable garden and planting flowers.
So, as you can see, Don and his family had a busy, happy and productive life. He often said when he passed away, he hoped it would be in his sleep, and at 87, his wish came true.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
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