Obituary of Ian Richard Schaefer

Ian Richard Schaefer

Brighton: June 6, 2022, at age 27

Predeceased by grandparents, Richard and Elsie Schaefer; Aunt, Mary Sue Schaefer; Cousin, Jackson Paul

Survived by parents John and Roberta Schaefer; His loving girlfriend, Emmarae Stein; Grandparents, Robert and Virginia Juliano; Aunts and uncles, Joseph Juliano (Sonya), Chris Juliano (Larissa), Sally Radell (Tom, Ted Ruedin), Robert Schaefer (Colleen), Anne Meath (Mike), Jeanne Caia (Mauro), and their families.

There are people that can change your whole life with a smile. People who can enter a room and slowly but surely make everyone feel listened, heard and loved. Ian was that person, in every moment that he lived his life. He was a young man of great faith and love for Christ, with an unmatched appreciation for living. A dear friend of Ian shared his impact on the world in a simple, but profound way. Ian wasn’t a priest, but through his love for God and his adoration for humanity, he treated the world as his parish— changing and transforming the lives of everyone he met, and teaching many how to show love and kindness through his example. And his father, Jack Schaefer, describes him best: “Ian is love.”

No prior calling hours. Please join the family Friday 6/10/22, 10a.m at St. John the Evangelist Church, 553 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14610 for the celebration of his funeral Mass. There will be a reception to follow from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. at the same location.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for close family members only.