Obituary of Richard A. Detro

Richard “Dick” Detro age 80, died on Monday January 25, 2021 at Conesus Lake Nursing Home due to complications from COVID-19. Services will be held at a later date. It is requested that memorial donations be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times 1332 Pitttsford-Mendon Road PO Box 665 Mendon, NY 14506. Dick was born on July 16, 1940 in Canandaigua, NY the son of the late Jake and Thelma Button Detro. He retired from B.R. Dewitt where he worked as the head mechanic. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Seely B. Parish Phelps American Legion Post #457. Dick enjoyed old cars, country music and NASCAR. He also enjoyed sitting and having coffee with friends. Most important was his family and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Wellman Detro of Phelps Sons Rich (Jennifer) Detro of Geneva Shawn (Michelle) Meeks of Penn Yan Grandchildren Gina (Ian) Ronan of Lancaster, NY Shelby (Connor) Blair of TX Emma Detro of Geneva Amanda and Autum Meeks Many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters Robert, Bruce, Marge and Barb.