John Irvine RIP

Clarence alumnus ('72) John Irvine passed away on July 19, 2023. May he rest in peace. Comfort sent to his friends and family.

John Ray Irvine, 69, passed away on July 19, 2023. John is predeceased by his parents, Jack and Onalee, and sister-in-law Leslee. He is survived by wife and true love, Rae; son Craig (Jessica) Troskosky; grandchildren Audrey and Chloe; sister Linda (Ross) Holmes; brother Tom (Barb) Irvine; brother-in-law William "Todd" Smeltzer and sister-in-law Jill (Alan Mulberg) Smeltzer; nieces and nephews; and loving family and friends. 

During their 39-year marriage, John and Rae traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe particularly enjoying trips to Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. The two shared adventures and loved visiting local restaurants, beaches, and historical sites. 

John retired from Ultralife Corporation and worked many years for Wilson Greatbatch Ltd. He was a devout Christian and a board member of the Edgewood Church. John volunteered for Elderberry Express, giving rides to seniors, and as a youth mentor and tutor with Healthy Harvest Ministries. He was a talented musician, playing banjo and the mandolin in many bands throughout his life. 

John was well-known for his compassion, friendship, and infectious sense of humor. He loved to rile up children, especially his granddaughters, and cared for his loyal "show dog" Brewster and grand dog Penny. John filled every room he entered with warmth, love, and laughter. 

Please send donations to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in John's memory. 

John's celebration of life services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Edgewood Church, 111 East Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. As a tribute to John, musicians bring your instrument if you'd like to jam during the desserts and coffee following the services. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.