Nancy J. Gallagher

March 8, 1947 - September 2, 2012

GENEVA- Nancy J. Gallagher, 65, of Delancey Dr., passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours will be at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012, in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in Nancy’s memory, may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital or to Ontario Yates Hospice. Nancy was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Irene (Capozzi) Pioli. She was a graduate of DeSales High School, Class of 1965 and was retired from the Geneva School District where she was a part of the Informational/Instructional Technology Operations team. In addition to being a loving and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy also enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, crocheting and reading, and spending time with family. Nancy was thoughtful, generous, and loyal, touching the lives of those around her. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. She is survived by her husband: Thomas E.; her daughters: Cory Anne (Alan) Bernstein of Las Vegas, NV, McKenzie N. (William) Haskell of Amherst, NY and Alexandra T. Gallagher of Fairfax, VA; Four grandchildren: Elaina and Ari Bernstein and Nathanael and Savannah Haskell; two sisters: Joanne (Sam) Boncaro of Geneva and Carla (Tony) Iannone of Auburn; and one brother Louis (Mariko) Pioli of New York City; beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.