Albert "Junie" J Derenzo

DeRenzo, Albert J. Jr. (Junie) of Elmira NY, went to heaven to be with our Lord, Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was at home, encircled by his immensely loving family. He was born in Elmira on September 1, to Albert J. and Mary T. DeRenzo Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Mina N. DeRenzo and their 11 children: Albert J. DeRenzo, III wife Linda, Janice Smith, Penny DeRenzo, husband Marc Rubin, Jamie Fortier, husband Kip, John (Kurt) DeRenzo, wife Liz, all of Elmira, NY; Francis (Frank) DeRenzo, Mary V. Beswick, husband Dave, of Batavia, NY; Diane Streeter, husband Dennis, Kathy Faubel, husband Joseph, Rex Brand, wife Marci, of Hawley, PA; Christopher Brand “DeBrando”, wife Kathy, ofLakeville, PA; over 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Rafferty, husband George, of Gainesville, FL; Dorothy Ames, husband John, of Elmira, NY; brother, Francis DeRenzo, wife Betty, of Carlisle, PA; best friend, Louis (Skip) Whittaker, wife/sister-in-law Sue, of Tafton, PA; Belle Connis, (sister in-law) husband Walt, of Elmira, NY; along with several nieces and nephews.Junie was very proud of his reputation that will outlast him as the absolute best "climber" (tree) of his time. He was a lifelong resident of Elmira who began his career in the tree business with the City of Elmira Public Works Department in 1963. He left the City in 1965 to build his own company; Brand and DeRenzo Tree & Fence Co. with partner and close friend John (Jack) Brand. Later, he owned / operated DeRenzo & Company (Fence Co.) until 1986 when he acquired Maple Lawn Dairy and Restaurant Inc. with his wife Mina whom he worked side by side with for the past 27 years.He loved the sun and warm breeze, his expansive backyard filled with family in the summer and spending time at his winter home in West Palm Beach, FL. He was an avid baseball fan (Mets his all-time favorite team) for his entire life and shared this passion with his sons and grandsons. His love of family was insurmountable and was especially illustrated on his birthdays and holidays that routinely brought together over a hundred family members and close friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral home Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira NY, Monday, January 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday January 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 224 Franklin Street Elmira, NY. Reverend Robert MacNamara will celebrate the Mass. Graveside committal prayers will be shared following at the St Peter and Paul’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial donations in his name to Care First formally known as Southern Tier Hospice - envelopes will be made available at the funeral home. Junie's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com