Obituary of Elizabeth Montello (Winter)

MONTELLO, ELIZABETH (WINTER) Rochester, NY - Elizabeth passed away on November 1, 2016 from cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Albert and M. Louise (Russell) Winter and by her sister, Margaret. She is survived by her husband Samuel J. Montello and their sons Christopher (Nicole) and their children Sophia, Cara, and Mia; and David and his children Alexander and Riley. Elizabeth was born and raised in Jermyn, PA and attended Bloomsberg (PA) University where she majored in elementary education and was selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities . She moved to Rochester and began her teaching career at School #38, where she met and married her husband. She left teaching to raise her two children and after the children were in school full time, she accepted a teaching position at Allendale Columbia School where she taught first and second grades. While there, she was also known to give students and staff having a birthday a special birthday smooch with bright red lipstick! Liz was involved in Third Presbyterian Church and valued her many friends and family. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and the completing New York Times crossword puzzles, especially after her retirement. The family wishes to thank the staff at Lifetime Care and Webster Comfort Care Home who supported her in the later stages of her illness. Calling hours are 1-5PM on SATURDAY at the Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Webster, NY. A memorial service will be held at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St. Rochester, NY. on MONDAY at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Road, Webster, NY 14580 or Allendale Columbia School, 519 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY 14618.