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Bethany drought creates support for Water District 5, dairy farm closure, future uncertainty

By Joanne Beck
bethany water district 5 meeting

All but a few of about 200 residents were on board with creating Water District #5 in the Town of Bethany, and after the Town Board approved a resolution for a revised water district Wednesday evening, those property owners have 30 days to challenge the move or let it ride into the next phase of development, Supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. says.

SUNY GCC announces fall 2023 dean's list

By Press Release

Press Release:

230 students from Genesee Community College named to Dean's List. Students honored on the Dean's List have maintained full or part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74.

  • Paige Sikorski of Alexander
  • Myah Fisher of Basom
  • Arabella Rogers of Batavia
  • Makayla Andolora of Batavia

Patrick A. Palotti

By LaVern Falcone

 

Batavia ~ World War II Veteran, Patrick Palotti, died peacefully at the NYS Veteran’s Home in Batavia, on Sept. 11, 2017, where he had been a resident since early August. He was 98 and lived his life fully and independently. 

      

Born in Buffalo, Dec. 5, 1918 to Raphael and Delia Tarza Palotti,  he grew up in Holley and later attended Alfred State. He married Dorthea (Lauber) on July 4, 1940 and spent 62 wonderful years together.

     Pat is lovingly remembered for his stories, love of family and friends, remodeling skills, gardening, and his zest for life. He owned and ran Pat’s Bootery in LeRoy for 34 years. Not ready for retirement,  he later worked at Genesee Country Village and Darien Amusement Park into his 80’s with wife Dot by his side.

     He was a member of St. Peter’s Church, Rotary Club, Head of the Babe Ruth League and LeRoy and Genesee County Chambers of Commerce.

     Pat is predeceased by wife Dot, son Gary, parents, and siblings, Sally Platt and Florence McMahon.

     He is sorely missed by daughter, Kathleen (Ken) Henry of Batavia; daughter-in-law, Karen (late Gary) Palotti of Simsbury, CT and son, David (Marilynn) Palotti of East Bethany; eleven gratefull grandchildren remain; Mike (Kristy) Palotti, Kevin (Karly) Palotti, Jeremy (Kristin) Palotti, Adam (Sonja) Palotti, Matthew (Rhean) Palotti, Josh (Mandy) Palotti, Ken (Julie) Henry, Brian (Amy) Henry, Jennifer Gadd, Emily (Frank) Falleti and Megan (Alex) Lega and the joys of his life, 23 great-grandchildren; Hayleigh, Andy, Nate, Luca, Rose, Henry, Carter, Felix, Holden, Nathan, Noah, Grant, Liberty, McKenzie, Tyler, Dylan, Austin, Gino, Francesco, Mirabella, Arianna, James and Dale.

     Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4 ~ 6 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10:00 AM in the Stafford Rural Cemetery.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the NYS Veterans Home at Batavia.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Mr. Palotti's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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