Eleanor “Ellie” Jean Pinchak

Ellie passed away peacefully on April 20th. She was born in 1930 to Anthony and Louise (Sedowskas) Vesosky in Scranton Pennsylvania. Her family, which included three brothers and a sister, later moved to Avoca, New York. She graduated from Avoca High School and Hornell Business Institute. Upon graduation she and her beloved sister Florence who both enjoyed traveling and seeing the country settled in San Diego, California for two years.

The Vesosky family later operated a dairy farm in Weedsport, New York. Upon returning to New York, she met and later married her husband, Peter. They were married for 40 years, and she was a very devoted and supportive mother to her two sons, Bill and Peter. She never missed a church, school, or sporting event.

She belonged to the Saint Peter and Paul Church in Auburn, New York for 65 years. She was instrumental in forming an Altar, Rosary Society which is still flourishing today.

Ellie retired from Cayuga Community College after 26 years where she acquired many lifelong friends. She was very proud to have instigated the creation of and to have served as the first president of the Clerical Union ensuring improved benefits for the clerical staff.

Upon retirement Ellie wintered in Clearwater and Winter Haven, Florida. Eleven years ago, she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to be closer to her son, Bill; daughter-in-law, Karen and her two precious grandchildren, Alec and Emma.

Ellie genuinely cared about everyone she met and had a very optimistic outlook. She loved to cook, garden and be involved in all sorts of activities. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and son, Peter Jr.; grand-daughter, Audrey; brothers, Andy, Eddie, Bob, and sister, Florence.

Ellie will have a mass of Christian burial at 11 am on April 29, 2022, at Saint Peter and Paul Church in Auburn, New York and will be laid to rest at Saint Joseph’s cemetery.