Jon Rory Kessler Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jon Rory Kessler of Elmira, New York, who passed away on August 19, 2020, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jon Rory Kessler to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father John R. Kessler; his grandparents, Roy Millard, Sarah Alice Springer, John R., Sr. and Kathryn Lewis Kessler; his parents-in-law, John and Cary DiStefano; and his pet Becky.
He is survived by: his mother Mary Elizabeth Kessler (Springer); his wife Gerianne Kessler (DiStefano); his daughter Sarah Kessler (Michael Ponzi) of Elmira; his siblings, Brian Kessler and Cherie Kessler of Corning; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Becker (DiStefano) and John DiStefano (Larry Hoskins) of Elmira. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will limit the amount of guests in the building at one time.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Rory through donations to the Josh Palmer Fund, P.O. Box 3223, Elmira, NY 14905; CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY 14870 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
