Rodney E. Frarey

Canandaigua - Rodney E. Frarey, May 8, 1934 – June 11, 2026, passed naturally with his children by his side.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canandaigua. A Celebration of Rodney’s life will follow in the church hall.

Donations are being graciously accepted in Rodney’s memory at House of John, 14 Spring St, Clifton Springs, NY 14432, or online, https://www.houseofjohn.org/donate.html.

He was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Macri) Frarey, parents William and Ina (Kreppenneck) Frarey, stepmother Virginia (Rackum) Frarey, sister Ruth (Dutcher) Stell, brothers Walter, Kenneth, Gary and Terry Frarey and Charles Dutcher, and grandson Matthew Everett.

He is survived by his children Kimberlee Frarey, Lisabeth Frarey (Michael Christie), James Frarey, Eric D. Frarey (Chris) and John Frarey; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his dear companion Eleanor (Short) Licht, and her children Suzanne (Tim) Hession, Rich (MaryAnn) Licht and Michelle Licht.

He graduated from Gorham Central School where he participated in Boys State and played baseball and basketball. He attended Canton Agricultural and Technical College on a scholarship and graduated with an Associate's Degree in Animal Husbandry.

He and Marge owned and operated The Fra-Mac dairy farm and her beauty shop in Stanley, NY. The family moved to Canandaigua and Rodney went from dairy farmer to sales and customer service, working for Shepard Ford and Marine, Macri’s Grocery, Seneca Dairy and German Brothers Marina. He was a hard-working, affable man who was well respected in the community.

Rod loved to sail on Canandaigua Lake, grow vegetables, dance, and enjoy good food and spirits with friends and family.