Conesus Lake/Rush: Passed away at his home on Conesus Lake, April 1, 2015. He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Ruth Davis and brother Harold Davis. He leaves his wife, Barbara Smith Davis, after almost 60 years of marriage (May 7th), son Brett (Beth) Davis, daughter Lesley (Tom) Doupe, and grandson Andrew Davis Doupe. Sisters-in-law; Nancy Smith Hartigan, Margo (Denny) Smith Driscoll, Barbara Masseth Davis, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Lovette was a well-known commercial photographer (Davis Studios Inc.) in Rochester, NY. He enjoyed his retirement years in his “Shangri La” which he built for his photographic memorabilia, not to mention a great billiard table. He loved sailing his Morgan on Lake Ontario with friends. Lovette was proud to be an American and to have served his country in WWII.
Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY, at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Lovette’s Life will be held this summer at the family home on Conesus Lake. Gifts in Lovette’s memory will be welcomed by the VA Canandaigua Hospice, 400 Fort Hill Terrace, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. We cannot thank these organizations enough for their care and compassion.
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My mother Elaine Schmitt Brady lived across Spruce Ave from the Davis family. She has fond memories of both family’s children yelling across the street to each other, often to the chagrin of other neighbors. A picture of she and Lovette was featured on an RG&E poster that was taken by his father. She has one that we framed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.