Obituary of Michael John Conge

Dansville- Michael John Conge age 64, passed away early Monday morning February 8, 2010, at his home in Dansville after a long illness. He was born in Rochester, on August 26, 1945, a son of the late Carl John and Maryellen (Miller) Conge. On June 13, 1967, he was married to Rachel Anne (Willis) Conge, who survives. Mike was a chef in Rochester for many years at the former Americano Hotel and the University of Rochester. He was a Combat Infantry Veteran of the Vietnam Era and earned the combat infantry medal and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mike was the Peace Chief of the Descendants of the Historical New England Tribes and Great Nations of the Seneca and Cherokee Indians. In his free time he was a master knife and sword maker. Surviving in addition to his wife Rachel, are his children Shawn (Carrianne) Conge of Livonia, Charles (Erica) Conge Dansville, Catherine Anne (Timothy) Burroughs of TX, Richard Conge of Rochester, Kim Marie Conge of Geneva, Tracey Masten Dansville. A brother Billy (Raquel Morales) Conge of Rochester and Carl John Conge Jr., Ontario. His dear friend of Kaye Lyons, Seven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Services will be held Friday morning at 11:00am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Dansville. Contributions may be made to the family