Kevin Spears Obituary

Age - 56

October 8, 2023

Rochester, NY

Kevin D. Spears Irondequoit: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the age of 56. Predeceased by his parents, John Spears and Sharon Fuchs. Kevin is survived by his wife, Karin Spears; children, Daniel, Trevor, Claire and William; sister, Deanna (Brian) Hendricks; nephew, Brodi; niece, Lianna; and many, many brothers and sisters in Christ. His family will receive friends Wednesday, October 11, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So. ). Friends are invited to join the family Thursday, October 12, 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral for his funeral mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Apostolate for Family Consecration, 3375 County Road 36, Bloomingdale, OH 43910 ( ). and to Fraternus, Rochester Chapter, P. O. Box 1171, Pickens, SC 29671 ( ). To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www. harrisfuneralhome. com.

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