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Bonnie M. (Trau) Kuppinger

May 23, 1943 — August 5, 2025

Rochester

Predeceased by daughter, Julie M. Kuppinger; Parents Edward and Mildred Trau. Survived by Husband of 59 Years 11 Months, Jon D. Kuppinger; Daughter Michelle L. McCulloch (James), Jon E. Kuppinger (Laura), Paul H. Kuppinger (Sonia); Grandchildren: Bryan and Christopher McCulloch, Kira and Jace Kuppinger; Michael and Daniel Kuppinger; Great Grandchildren, Delaney Louise and Harley Sutton McCulloch. Sisters: Patricia Hartigan, Jean Prinzing and Mary Elizabeth (Charles) Townsend; brother-in-law Paul W. Kuppinger; Many nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was born in Pittsford, N.Y., attended Mercy High School and graduated from Nazareth University with a B.S. in sociology. She worked for a short time as a social worker for Monroe Co. in Child Welfare. She married Jon in 1965 and started her family of 4 children. Since 1973, Bonnie worked in real estate as an appraiser and associate, and formed Kuppinger Realty in 1988 with her husband Jon.

Bonnie was a lifelong volunteer. She served at Journey Home hospice and helped with fundraising for University of Notre Dame's Rochester Women's Club and PBS to name a few. Bonnie was an active member of her parish, Our Mother of Sorrows, serving on the Parish Council, the refugee program, choir and other parish activities. She enjoyed traveling, crafting, card club and singing with the Greece Choral Society.

If you ever asked Bonnie her opinion, she always gave you truthful, blunt opinion without malice. She was a loving wife and caring mother and loyal friend.

Her Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Our Mother of Sorrows Church at 9:30 am. Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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