March 17, 1971 - July 30, 2024 ROCHESTER - Jeremy Edward Nunno, aged 53, died peacefully on July 30, 2024, in Rochester, NY. Born on March 17, 1971, in Syracuse, NY, Jeremy was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend known for his musical talent and love for the outdoors. Jeremy graduated from Newark High School and Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.
He worked as a substitute teacher across various school systems in Upstate New York, focusing primarily on music education and performance. A gifted musician, Jeremy had a profound passion for music, particularly the saxophone. He was familiar with the local music scene, playing in select bands around the Rochester area.
His musical talents were not just limited to performance; he could play almost any instrument he picked up, bringing joy and entertainment to those around him. Jeremy's love extended beyond music to the great outdoors. He was deeply connected to nature, especially the Adirondacks and Black Lake region of New York.
He cherished his time at Elizabeth Street and Auburn's Y-Field and his big Irish and Italian family gatherings, where he and his group of free-range cousins and friends of all ages brought life and energy to the party. An example of his kindness and compassion was his belief in organ donation to bring renewed life to those needing transplants. After his death, his organs were donated through the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network and Rochester's Strong Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Lynch-Naidich, and stepfather, Stuart Naidich of Tucson, AZ; his father, Michael Nunno, and stepmother, Patricia Nunno of Auburn, NY; his brother, Jeffrey Nunno of Tucson, AZ; his niece, Lillian Nunno of Los Angeles, CA; his stepbrother, Sean (Priscilla) Sinon of Ellicott City, MD; his stepsister, Brianna (Sam) Rowley of Bow, NH; his aunt, Phyllis Smith of Webster, NY; his aunts and uncles: Maureen and John Hutter of Tucson, AZ, Beatrice and Paul Kikendall of Estero, CA, Delia and Jack Grey of Bellmore, NY, Arlene Passarello of Middletown, NJ and Patricia and Antonio Cepparullo of Salerno, Italy; as well as, numerous cousins. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pasquale and Mary Nunno and Edward and Catherine Lynch, and uncles Edward, Gerard, Eugene Lynch, and Richard Smith. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeremy's memory can be made to Donate Life-FLDRN, located at 30 Corporate Woods, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14623.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Strong Memorial Hospital and the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network for their angelic care and kindness. Jeremy's legacy will live on through the hearts of his family and friends, the melodies he played, and the natural beauty he cherished. His spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him, reminding them to explore, engage, and enjoy life to its fullest.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday 11:00 a.m., August 26, 2024, at St.
Mary's Church, Auburn, NY, and a memorial service celebrating Jeremy's life will be held at a later date. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox..
