GENEVA -Donald C. Ninestine, 82, a native of Geneva, died March 7, 2019, in the Living Center at Geneva General Hospital. He had been in declining health. At Mr. Ninestine’s request, there will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in St. Francis de Sales Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Memorial Contributions, in his memory, may be made to St. Francis- St. Stephen’s Education Fund or to Our Lady of Peace Parish. Mr. Ninestine was born in Geneva on June 23, 1936. He was the second son of Emma Ninestine and James E. Ninestine, who preceded him in death. His older brother, Robert, also preceded him in death. Mr. Ninestine was a graduate of DeSales High School in Geneva. He was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales Church where he served as an altar boy and usher. He was a graduate of St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. For 35 years, Mr. Ninestine was a high-school teacher; first in Phelps, NY, then at Geneva High School, where he retired in 1993. He was a member of several community organizations and was active in several charities and the local Democratic party. He also served on the Geneva City Council, where he was first elected in 1979 to represent the Sixth Ward. In 1993, he was elected to represent Geneva’s Fifth and Sixth wards on the Ontario County Board of Supervisors. He retired from office in 2013. He was an avid fan of circuses and befriended many performers and entertainers. He was an avid NY Mets fan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Dolores A. (Sheils) Ninestine. He is survived by three sons: Daniel of Port St. Lucie, FL, Thomas (Amy Momberger) of Jefferson, LA, and Edward (Claudine) of Geneva; a daughter, Linda (Peter Ware) of Ormond Beach, FL; and two grandsons, Douglas Ware and Jamie Ninestine. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald C. Ninestine please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald C Ninestine June 23 1936 March 7 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Geneva, state: New York