Obituary of Julie Ann DiSanto

DiSanto, Julie Ann (Tavernier) Victor: Monday, May 11, 2015, at the age of 50, after a courageous journey, Julie passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Tim DiSanto; sons, Timothy John (TJ) and Jacob; daughter, Lauren; father, Donald Tavernier (pre-deceased 2011); mother, Joan Tavernier; brothers, Glenn Tavernier, Mike (Jill) Tavernier, Andrew (Deanna) Tavernier; sisters, Maureen (Joe ) McCumiskey, Amy (Brock Weaver) Tavernier, and Liane (Brian) West; many nieces and nephews. If you were fortunate to have met Julie during your life, you would know that she was the most kind, loving, friendly, considerate and wonderful person that you would have ever met. Julie graduated from Fillmore CSD in 1982. She went on to study at Nazareth College in the Music Therapy Program earning her Bachelor's Degree in 1986. She became a full time Music Therapist in 1987 embarking on a career working with children with disabilities at Monroe I BOCES and Greece CSD until her retirement in 2013. Julie truly loved her profession and the people she worked with. Music was such a big part of her life not only as a Music Therapist but also as a performer. Proficient with the guitar and piano, Julie possessed an angelic voice that captured every ones attention often. She truly enjoyed performing for people, whether in her band or solo on a stage. Mostly, though, she enjoyed performing early on in her life with her siblings as well as singing a simple song for her father. Ultimately, her children were her life and the impact she has made on their growth and development will be everlasting. Family and friends may call from 3-8 pm on Friday, May 15th at the Lucey-VanVoorhis Funeral Home, 301 West Main Street, Victor. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 16th at 11 am at St. Patrick's Church, 115 Maple Avenue, Victor. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering after the Mass at Mickey Finns and all family and friends are invited. Lastly, burial will take place Sunday, May 17th at 1:30 pm in Fillmore, NY at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Gifts in memory of Julie may be directed to the Pluta Cancer Foundation, 125 Red Creek Drive, Rochester, NY 14623.