Walter R Emo
January 3, 1918 – August 25, 2011
Place of Birth:
Wayland, New York
Place of Death:
Bath, New York
Residence:
Arkport, New York Age:
93 Service Event Information
Funeral Service
August 29, 2011 - 11:00am
Walter R. Emo
Arkport
Walter R. Emo, 93, of 8516 State Rt. 961F, passed away Thursday (August 25, 2011) at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bath.
Born in Wayland, January 3, 1918, the son of William and Anna Kurtz Emo, he was a graduate of Wayland High School, Class of 1937. Walt’s love of cooking secured his first job as a cook at St. John’s Home in Rochester, and later, the Rochester State Hospital. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during WW-2, from 1940 to 1945. After the war, Walt owned a restaurant in Warsaw, where he met his current wife, the former Arlene Zeches. Later, Walt and Arlene returned to this area and purchased a farm in 1954, which they operated for several years. They became involved in several rural farm organizations especially the grange. Where they both were members of the Canisteo Grange, the State DHIC and the National DHIC.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Beatrice Last, his brothers, Wilbur , Paul and Donald Emo, and his son, Michael Emo in 1989.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Zeches Emo, to whom he married August 31, 1946, his sister, Betty Ann (George) Fox of Hamburg and , 2 grandchildren, Raymond Emo and Rachel (Jesse) Kernan, 2 great grandchildren, Stuart and Cameron Kernan.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
The family will not be observing calling hours. Family and Friends may attend a funeral service at the Arkport United Presbyterian Church on Monday at 11 AM. Burial was in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery in South Dansville.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210, The American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220, or to the charity of the donors choice.
Remembrances
My deepest sympathies go out to the Family. I had the privilege of knowing and spending time with the Emo Family when I was younger... Michael, Rachel and Ray in particular. Michael was dating my Mother at the time. I was always treated with such kindness, by them and Michael's parents, Walter and Arlene. In what little I knew of Walter and Arlene, I believe and have believed they are the most wonderful, giving and loving people you'd ever want to meet. That kind of character is something there needs to be more of in this world. I'm so thankful to have known the Emo Family. I wish I could be there for the 11 AM service, but I only just found out a few hours ago. I know there's not much comfort to be felt at this moment, but please, accept that I am thinking of you, and my Heart is with you all during this difficult time.
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