Celine Marie McIndoe
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Gananda: Passed away on April 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. Celine was born in Rome, New York to Doreen and Brian Kelly on July 18, 1960. Graduating from Rome Catholic High School, SUNY Agriculture and Technology-Morrisville and SUNY College of Technology Utica-Rome with a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. She was married to James W. McIndoe III on August 25,1990 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Rome, New York.
Celine's career began at the Carrier Corporation, continuing onto O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Chase Engineering and Syracuse University Office of Facilities Management. Returning to the world of work after raising her children, she was employed by RL Stone and recently began her dream career as an engineer at the Rochester Institute of Technology; Celine is a devoted RIT Tiger Mom.
An accomplished swimmer, she participated in YMCA synchronized swim, and still holds the Morrisville College 1650-meter freestyle record. She enjoyed downhill skiing. Celine was a special joyful person, loving wife, daughter, sister and mother. She was a practical person who could do whatever she put her mind to; from installing a garbage disposal to creating her daughter's fancy prom gowns. Eldest of her siblings, she was intelligent, a talented artist, amazing swimmer, camp counselor, life guard, engineer and friend to all...she sacrificed much for her family. She is cherished by her family and liked by all who met her. She will be missed.
Celine is survived by her husband James W. McIndoe III, daughters Katherine Ann and Emily James, parents Doreen and Brian Kelly, mother and father in law Nancy and James McIndoe Sr., sister in law Debra McIndoe, sister Kristin Kelly (Karl Hahn), brothers Brian Kelly Jr. (Deborah), Brendan Kelly (Rebecca), Aunt Jean Booton, and her two uncles' Reverend Joseph Sestito (Captain USN, Ret.) and Patrick Kelly; four nieces and one nephew and many cousins. Due to current gathering regulations, burial will be private. A funeral/memorial Mass and remembrance celebration will be scheduled at a later date.
Condolences can be sent to Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY, 14568.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute Development Office, 300 E. River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 or the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent to The Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport, NY, 14568.