ALMOND-Jeffery C. Breed, 58, of Karr Valley Road, passed
away Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after
a short illness.
Born in New York City
on Nov. 10, 1961, he was a son of the late Clifford and Beatrice Breed. Besides
his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, Clifford “Pat” Breed. A resident of the Hornell area for most of his life, Jeff was a graduate of Hornell High School.
He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and was stationed in Tennessee and Germany. Jeff was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service ribbon, the Overseas service ribbon, the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Operator S bar and the Expert Badge with Auto Rifle Bar.
Also affectionately
known as “Breeder”, he was employed as a mechanic for Lamac’s ProWrench Tire
& Auto and Covered Wagon in Hornell, Gardner’s Auto Body in Almond and was
presently employed with the NYSDOT in Hornell.
Jeff was a member of
the Hornell Moose Lodge No. 210 and the Almond Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed
motorcycles, guns, 4 wheeling and spending time on his computer.
His loving family
includes three daughters, Alicia Walsh of Alabama, Jessica Breed of Hornell and
Kaitlyn Edell of Canisteo; three granddaughters, Kiley Walsh of Greenwood,
Alexa Breed of Alabama and Madilyn Edell of Canisteo.
The Bishop &
Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to serve the
family of Jeffrey C. Breed.
There will be no
calling hours. A committal service with military honors will be held at the
convenience of his family at Bath National Cemetery. Online condolences or
remembrances of Jeff are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson
Funeral Home, Inc.
