George Monusky

ROCHESTER ; George E. Monusky, 59, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Colonial Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center with his wife, Mary-Jo, at his side. George bravely fought a rare neurological disease for many years with strength, courage and dignity. Born June 8, 1949, in Rockville Center, N.Y., he was the son of George J. and Dorothy (Scro) Monusky. Graduating from Hofstra University, George had a successful career as bond trader for Morgan Stanley in New York City. In 1996, he moved with his wife, Mary-Jo, to Rochester where they owned and operated the Highland St. Convenience Store in East Rochester for 12 years. Extremely well-liked by his customers and employees, George was known for his "New York" accent and infectious laugh. George relished his life and lived it with enthusiasm, he was well read, well traveled and had an unquenchable appetite for "the good life", good wine, fine foods, quality time with his beautiful wife and extended friends and family. George was...