Obituary of Dominic F. Mockevicius

Mockevicius, Rev. Dominic F. Rochester-Tuesday, May 7, at 90 yrs. Predeceased by his parents, Casimir and Anele; brothers, Rev. Charles and Bernard; sister Elinore Yanaitis, niece Mary Ellen Frisch. He is survived by his brother, Frank(Nancy) Elmer; nephews Robert(Sharon), Charles(Rene) Yanaitis; several grand nieces and nephews. Father Mockevicius was ordained by Bishop Kearney on June 4, 1948 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. For the following 65 years he served in many appointments: St. Boniface, Mount Carmel, Holy Family, St. Patrick (Cato), St. Thomas the Apostle (Red Creek), St. Alphonsus (Auburn), St Mary's (Canandaigua), Chaplain State School (Sonyea), St. Vincent De Paul (Churchville) and St. George Church until his retirement in 2001. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the caregivers at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse. Fr. Mockevivius will lie in state from 4:00-7:00pm on Thursday, May 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 165 Rhinecliff Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 with Evening Prayer at 7:00pm. Father will lie in state Friday, May 10 from 9:30-1030am with his funeral Mass at 10:30am with Bishop Matthew H. Clark, presiding. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.