James A. Schneider

James A. "Jim" Schneider

Greece: Jim passed away Fri­day morning, Oct. 9, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Oleksyn; brothers and sisters, Joann (Bill) Huff, Tom (Judy) Schnei­der, Gerry (Kathy) Schneider and Donna (Dave) Wilson; sister-in-law, Gretchen Schneider; his children, Jamie (Megan) Schneider, Jona (Corey) Wright, Julie (Sean) Goonan; and five grandchildren; aunts, Alice (Bill) Schneider, SR. Jonathan and SR. Serafin; many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony J. and Arline (Deuter) Schneider; his brother, Danny; and Nancy's daughter, Jodie Oleksyn. He is also survived by his extended family, Robyn Oleksyn and Kerrington, Eris (Mary) Oleksyn and Samantha, Ethan and Tanya (Evan) Wendt; and good friend, Dave Carson.

Jim was in the first graduating class of Bishop Kearney. He was a member of the International Broth­erhood of Electrical Workers, L.U. 86 for over 40 years as a staunch believer of safety on the job, he taught many newcomers OSHA. In retirement, he took great pleasure in serving as President of the Pen­sion Members Club.

The joys in his life were bass fish­ing, morning coffee/newspaper, bass fishing, hunting camp, long conversations with Nancy and, of course, bass fishing.

Calling hours will be held 3-7 PM Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 AM Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY.