Irvin M. Bartz “Poppy”, 84 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (June 17, 2024) to be with his Master and to regain the companionship of his lifetime partner, Diane.
He was born April 24, 1940 in Batavia, NY, to the late Albert J. Bartz Sr. and Ruth V. (Noel) Dutton.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Diane “Dee Dee” Tomaselli Bartz; Son, Kelly Bartz; Daughter, Risa Helene Bartz and sister Carol Irrera.
He served his country with the U.S. Marines Corps for four years and was a member of the American Legion Post 332 since 2000.
Irv retired from Eastman Kodak after 32 years, where he primarily worked in the water treatment and environmental services field. Irv was a member of Ascension Parish and was an officer of the Holy Name Society since 1967, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the choir, a lector and one of the first eucharistic ministers at the former church.
After retirement Irv volunteered at the VA Medical Center and was a representative of the Arch-Diocese for the Military to the VA Voluntary Service Committee. He also volunteered at Robert Morris, Jackson and John Kennedy Schools in Batavia where he enjoyed being with young children, helping them to read or whatever the assignment of the day was. He was also a coach for Youth Minor League Baseball for 5 years. The desire to be with the youth stemmed from his numerous activities with his sons at home and in school.
Survivors include his sons, Michael (John Couri) of Batavia, Eric (Sherrilyn) of Batavia and Christian (Celina) Bartz of Batavia. Grandchildren Taylor, Madeleine, Noelle, Leda, Nina and Risa. Great-grandchildren, Maple and Walden. Also survived by his siblings, Albert (Gerri) Bartz, Ronald (Sandy) Bartz and Rosemary (late Bob) Graff. In-laws, George Tomaselli, Jim (Connie Chatley) Tomaselli and Georginne Tomaselli and Nancy Tomaselli. Also survived by several godchildren as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
Friends may call on Friday (June 21st) from 3-7pm at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 11:30am at Ascension Parish (South Swan St.) in Batavia. Interment with military honors will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ascension Parish or St. Vincent DePaul Society. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
