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December 22, 2011

Anna I. Rokos, 91

Anna Isabel Rokos passed away peacefully on December 14, 2011 at the age of 91.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Anna is survived by her children: Robert, Jack (Charlene Cotter), Mary Ann Pavone, David (Linda Magnus), Paul (Meg Davidson), and Alice (John Gordon); grandchildren: Sarah Rubright (Cal), Adam Rokos, Dylan Rokos (Nicole Padgett), Erika Schoell (Michael), Lindsay Rokos (Gerry Snyder), Lauren Williams (David), Kyle Gordon, Timothy Pavone, Kayla Pavone, Katarzyna Rokos, Zachary Rokos & Kymberle Gordon; 5 great-grandchildren: Grace, Gerry, Abby, Xander & Baby Rokos (due February of 2012); several nieces & nephews. Anna is predeceased by her husband, John S. Rokos; her mother and father, Mary Louise & George (Bert) Elliott, and brothers, Herbert and William.

Anna was born and raised in Rochester, New York; was a life long member of St. Boniface Church and was known as the matriarch of her family with incredible inner strength which shown as a soft light on the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

ARRANGEMENTS: Interment was private. A Memorial Mass celebrating Anna's life will be held at a later date. Gifts in Anna's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To submit a photo, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.millerfuneralhomes.com.

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