John E. Westlake

John Edward Westlake passed away from leukemia on July 14th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Francis, and his mother, Peggy. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and their two sons, Benjamin and Gregory. Also survived by his brothers Daniel (Dale), Paul (Nancy), Stephen (Joanne), sisters Kathleen, Margaret (Terry) Donadoni, and Christine (Andrew) Wydra, sisters-in-law Ann Sunde, and Grace Ziobrowski, and many nieces and nephews.

John served in the United States Air Force, and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he and Gail lived for 3 years. He was very proud to have his own private pilot's license. He retired from Kodak, but went on to a new career at Arena Products, retiring from there in 2023.

Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St Peter's Kitchen, 681 Brown St., Rochester, NY 14611, or your favorite charity.