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Rochester, NY: August 17, 2019
John A. Bochetto left this world peacefully, August 17th, 2019, surrounded by family. John was born May 29th, 1954 and raised in Rochester, NY. John worked at the Genesee Valley Club until his diagnosis of ALS in 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ellen (McLean) Bochetto, of 43 years. He is also survived by his children Eric (Katy) Bochetto, Amanda (Drew) Hannan, Alex (Erica) Bochetto, Andrew (Kelly Zona) Bochetto, Emily (Robert Middleton), grandchildren Brayden, Tyler, Hailey, and Harper, as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
John’s family would like to thank all the wonderful doctors and nurses for the care he received during his long illness. John’s family would also like to thank the amazing staff, in the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital, for their gracious support and care.
A funeral mass was held, in John’s honor, Thursday August 29th at Saint Anne’s Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620.
In lieu of flowers, please donate, in John’s memory, to:
Hearts for ALS NY-P.O. Box 10593 Rochester, NY 14610 or The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York
Published in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on August 25, 2019.
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Janet Beardsley (Gunn)
So sad to hear this. He was a good friend and very funny in HS. Rest in peace.
Sheryl Croop (Evans)
So sorry to learn about Johns death. He use to make me laugh all the time, he was so funny!! He will be sadly missed.
Victor Nowrocki
I hate ALS!! We have already lost Mark Paige and Kenny Anderson to it. It is a gross, disgusting disease.
John Bochetto kept me in stitches all the years I knew him. What a wonderful man!
Heaven now has another of our classmates, go in peace John and my condolences to his entire family!!
Todd P Phillips
I remember John from the time he played drums for Steve Wheeler and Tony Burns. He was quite good at it and I will always appreciate his talent. Rest in peace, John.
Anthony Burns
John was a great guy. He was the drummer in the first band I played in. I can still remember him cranking up his Dads stereo and pounding out the beat to “Dirty Water”, with that twangy riff. We had a time, back then. Just last week Steve Wheeler and I were talking about John and our times together.
So sorry for the loss...and thinking of the good times.
Philip Barnes
I remember John as a fearless individual, without reservations, and one hell of a drummer.. I spent a lot of time with him in high school, but lost touch with him afterwards. It would appear he continued to lead a full life. Such terrible irony that he should leave far too soon from such an awful disease. Godspeed, my friend.
Richard "Alex" Chamberlain
Played in Jr. High Band with John in drums/percussion. He was always good for a laugh, and had wicked fast hands on the snare. I have good memories only of this guy.
Lydia Boddie (Rice)
I didn’t realize John lost his battle with ALS and am deeply saddened. Such a sense of humor and a consummate gentleman. RIP friend.