Robert W. Gernon Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Robert W. Gernon (Rochester, New York) is shared. Robert passed away on October 2, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert W. Gernon to pay them a last tribute.
Robert will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Robert by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Robert is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Robert’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his wife Joanne; his son Patrick; and his brother Gerald Hochreiter. He is survived by: his brothers, Stan Hochreiter (Civita), David Hochreiter (Kathy) and Ronald Hochreiter (Shelly); and his goddaughter Lauren Raines. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, Inc. (570 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Annunciation (1754 Norton St, Rochester, NY 14609). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Nazareth Elementary School, 311 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615 (https://www.nazarethschools.org) or St. Ann's Foundation, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 in Bob's memory.
