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Obituary of Dr. Joseph Genewich, MD Joseph E. Genewich, MD passed away June 11, 2015. Born in Elmira on December 5, 1925 he was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Bernas) Genewich. Joseph served in the US Army from 1944 to 1946 during WW II. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Buffalo Medical School graduating in 1952. Joseph served his internship from 1952 to 1953 at Bellevue Hospital and his residency in Internal Medicine from 1953 to 1956 at the EJ Meyer Memorial Hospital now known as Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo. He began his private practice in Lockport in 1956 and returned to ECMC in 1958 for a residency in cardiology of which Joseph was the first cardiology resident. While practicing in Lockport he initiated the Intensive Care Unit, the first in Niagara County and taught evening classes to the nursing staff educating them to understand ICU therapy. He also instituted the temporary pacemaker capability, echocardiography and stress testing, and instituted a citywide CPR education with the Red Cross. Joseph served as Chief of Staff of Lockport Memorial Hospital for several years, was a HEART member (Terror Response Team), member of the Niagara County Chamber of Commerce, member of CHCF initiated for the survival of LMH and was also a volunteer with Niagara Hospice in his retirement years. Joseph enjoyed woodworking, hunting, traveling, gardening and cooking.Joseph is survived by his wife of 64 years Imogene R. (Williams) Genewich of Lockport; father of David (Camille), Bruce (Sally), Brian Genewich, Gretchen (Paul) Labbe, and Judy (Roger) Fitch.Private graveside services were held in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Joseph married WILLIAMS, Imogene Ruth on 27 Dec 1950. Imogene (daughter of WILLIAMS, Ferdinand Wilhelm Benjamin and KOEHN, Annie Auguste) was born in Oct 1923 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Feb 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Camille. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LABBE, Paul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FITCH, Roger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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 Bruce J. Genewich 65, of Appleton, New York and husband of Sally Leising Genewich entered into rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at home. He was born in Buffalo, NY, to Imogene (Williams) Genewich and Joseph E. Genewich, M.D. Bruce retired from Delphi after 30 plus years of service as a tool & die maker. After retirement, Bruce pursued metal machining in his garage. He loved hunting, was active in family ancestry research, donated time to Cold Spring Cemetery, and was a huge Bills/Sabres fan.
Bruce is survived by his wife, mother and siblings David (Camille) Genewich, Gretchen (Paul) Labbe, Judy (Roger) Fitch and Brian Genewich, and nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A graveside service will be held at Cold Spring Cemetery at a later date.

Family/Spouse: LEISING, Sally A. Sally (daughter of LEISING, Anthony and RICHARDSON, Betty J) was born on 5 Apr 1962 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 25 Aug 2023 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]