JOHN A. FESTA age 88 of Geneseo, formerly of Mount Morris, died Saturday February 12, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  He was born the son of Anthony and Bessie (Impaglia) Festa on April 9, 1933 in Auburn, NY.  He served in the Coast Guard from 1952 to 55 during the Korean Conflict.  He married Patricia Roberts on December 31, 1994.  Prior to his retirement in 1995 he was a Lieutenant at Groveland Correctional Facility also having worked at Attica and Auburn Prisons for over 37 years.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Geneseo, Council 82 for Correctional officers, Woodlyn Hills Golf Club and the Hally-Allen American Legion Post # 1341 in Sonyea.  Besides his love of golf he loved all sports including Syracuse Basketball and the Buffalo Bills.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 27 years Patricia "Gummy" Children Jim (Elizabeth) Festa of Auburn, Karen Kryder of Rochester, Donna (Mark) Moore of Florida, Jill (Judd) Noto of Lima and Dave Constantino of Mt. Morris.  14 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren Brian, Christopher, Kevin, Matt, Corey, Casey, Katie, Jamie, Erin, Lauren, Casey, Bryson, Cameron and Carson.  Brother David (Vickie) Festa of Auburn.  Many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear and loving friends.  He was predeceased by his brother Carl in 2014.

No prior calling.  Funeral Mass to be held Wednesday Feb. 16, at 10 am at St. Mary's Church, 4 Avon-Geneseo Road (Route 39), Geneseo.  A life Celebration Reception will be held at Fratelli's Restaurant, 2995 Lakeville Rd, Avon, NY 14414 at Noon following a Private family Interment at Mt. Morris Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to either Golisano's Children's Hospital or the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642.  Arrangements by the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, Mount Morris, NY.  Sign the online registry at

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