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April 16, 2003 | Webster Post

OBITUARIES

Joseph Durnherr Jr., area businessman

Joseph T. Durnherr Jr., a businessman, sportsman and photographer, died suddenly April 7, 2003. He was 55.

Born in Rochester, Mr. Durnherr graduated from Edison Technical High School.

Athletically inclined and encouraged by his father, he became an enthusiastic snow and water skier. As a mountaineer, he reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1999.

He was also a scuba diver who swam with great white sharks, a fisherman, and a biker who helped raise money for the Center for Missing and Exploited Children by cycling in their annual 100-mile ride.

An avid photographer like his father and grandfather, Mr. Durnherr followed in their footsteps. He enjoyed taking photos everywhere he went. He took many photos when he and his wife, Patricia, traveled to Egypt and Alaska and went on safari in Africa. He also took photos underwater when he was diving.

With a background in graphics and printing, Mr. Durnherr owned and operated the Laminating Arts and Finishes business in Rochester for 28 years.

“He was extremely kind, always there to help and to fix. He was a great role model,” his wife Patricia said.

Formerly of Irondequoit, Mr. Durnherr had most recently been residing in Webster.

Predeceased by his father, Joseph Durnherr Sr., he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patricia Burns Durnherr; mother, Elaine Durnherr; sisters Kathy (Jeff) Deitz, Bonnie (Tom) DelGaizo, Donna (Peter) Cummisky and Carol (Mark) Hawley; nine nieces, nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester.

Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Dierna Funeral Home on Culver Road in Irondequoit.

Memorials in his name may be sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 275 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY 14608, or to a favorite charity.