Lorraine Cappellino (Gleason)

Lorraine was born to Mabel and Salvatore Cappellino on April 17, 1932, and passed away on July 15, 2024.

Lorraine lived her full 92 years as a proud Rochesterian. As a staunch feminist and American history buff, she lived in awe of Susan B. Anthony and all of the suffragists and buoyed by this city's amazing history in the building of the country. She loved intellectual pursuits, internation travel, opera, and art.

Lorraine is predeceased by her mother and father, her sisters Mildred and Alberta, her brother Frank, and her husband of 42 years, John Gleason. She is survived by her three children, Frank (Deborah) Gleason, Daniel (Lynn) Gleason, and Mary (Mark Griffin) Gleason; her 10 grandchildren, Carrie, Sarah, Christina, Colleen, Elise, John Paul, Meghan, Benjamin, Daniel, and Monica; 11 great-grandchildren, Kellson, Eoin, Aidan, Jack, Emma, Ava, Sofia, Ryan, Samantha, Jayden, and Jude; step-granddaughter, Kristen; and step-grandchildren, Olivia, Emma, and Gabriella.

A memorial celebration is planned for Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1 P.M. at the American Association of University Women, 494 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Private Interment.

Memorials can be made to the American Association of University Women or to the Susan B. Anthony House and Museum, 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608.