ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester community said goodbye to so many notable people this year. However, whether it’s through their music, their impact on sports, or their service to those in need, their legacy lives on. Here are some of the notable people who died this year and our coverage of the lives they touched.
Sister Grace Miller
Sister Grace Miller, the founder of House of Mercy who dedicated her life to serving Rochester’s homeless people, died in November at age 90. Sister Grace, often compared to Mother Teresa because of her charity work, began ministering to people living in poverty in 1967. News10NBC spoke with members of the House of Mercy about her generosity and imapct on the community. You can her funeral liturgy here.
Multiple local charities have paid tribute to Sister Grace since hear death. Here’s our coverage are some of them:
Recovery All Ways honors Sister Grace while supporting people in need Immanuel Baptist Church hosts community meal day in honor of Sister Grace Rochester’s newest homeless shelter holds first Thanksgiving celebration and honors Sister GraceChuck Mangione
Chuck Mangione, the legendary Rochester jazz musician who created hits including “Feels So Good”, died in July at age 84.
Mangione earned 14 Grammy nominations, winning two, over his career. His album “Feels So Good” became one of the most successful jazz records ever produced, according to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. In 1980, Mangione got international attention when he performed the song “Give It All You Got” at the closing ceremonies of the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid.
After his death, News10NBC spoke with Mangione’s family about what made him so decidated to supporting other musicians in Rochester musicians. We also got reaction from local leaders and from his alma matter, the Eastman School of Music, on Mangione’s legacy. You can see Mangione’s 1980 performance on the Eddie Meath Show in this story.
Scott Metcalfe
Scott Metcalfe, the Rochester Amerks hall-of-famer and Calder Cup champion, died in June at age 58. Metcalfe spent nine seasons with the team and was a member of the Amerks’ last Calder Cup championship team in 1996.
After his retirement in 2002, Metcalfe remained in Rochester, working in the local high school hockey scene and serving on the Amerks Alumni Association. He’s the three-time winner of both the McCulloch Trophy for community service and the V.P. Supply Most Popular Player award. Read about his legacy here.
Chuck Brucato
Charles “Chuck” Brucato, a member of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame and a key figure in the local music scene, died in December. He toured nationally as a member of the R&B band The Rustix, opening for legendary acts including The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Rascals, and The Four Tops. He’s also remembered for writing jingles for local businesses, including Sea Breeze and Bill Gray’s. See the full story on his legacy here.
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