Edward C. Penepent, 82 of Batavia passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the Genesee County Nursing Home. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Batavia to the late Charles (Cora) Penepent. Edward worked for many years at the Ragu Foods Packing Company in Rochester. He was a veteran of the Korean War and belonged to the American Legion in Batavia.
He is preceded in death by his second wife Martha (Gilbert) Penepent of Bergen;Sister Luella Bennett of Leroy.
Edward is Survived by his first wife Irene Penepent of Batavia; son Edward (Terri) Penepent of Pennsylvania; daughters Wende Ferguson of Byron; Alice (Kevin) Zito of Wyoming; Brothers Ronald (Anne) Penepent of Batavia and Raymond Penepent of Florida; sister Joyce (Jack) Ferrara of California along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services will be at the Genesee County Nursing Home on Monday February 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Genesee County Nursing Home 278 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020. To sign the online guest registry please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
