Obituary of Emory Beale

EMORY D. BEALE was born June 20, 1941 to the late Leonard and Viola Beale in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A direct descendent of Frederick Douglass, he attended Schenly High School. Shortly after high school, Emory entered the Army and served from 1959-1962. Emory moved to Rochester, NY in 1962 with his first wife, Joan. Two sons were born of this union, Emory II and Gregory S. Beale. He worked at Gleason's and Xerox as a machinist and later at Delco Products/Valeo Automotive as a tool & die maker for over 20 years. In the year 2000, he married Janie Graham. This union produced Xavier Graham Toote. Emory attended "In Christ New Hope Ministries", where he gave his life to Christ. Emory was a loving husband, father, and "Grandpop". He loved having his grandchildren at his house, especially on holidays. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, bicycling and playing basketball with the neighborhood youth. Emory actually loved doing yardwork and was an exceptional handyman. A sports enthusiast, he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, boxing, and basketball. He had a great sense of humor, and was a loyal friend. Emory departed this life August 6, 2010 and is survived by: his wife Janie, three sons: Emory II (Natalie) of Rochester, NY, Gregory of Boston, MA and Xavier Graham Toote of Rochester, NY; six grandchildren: Jazmin Graham, Caron and Darius Beale, Alvin McGee, Kamory and Juwan Beale; six great grandchildren: Tobias Herring, Imani, Kalisa, Caron, Deron, and Kamari Beale; siblings: Leonard (Janelle) Beale of Rochester, NY, Darla (Robert) Peterson, and Evelyn (Alfonso) Jones of Cleveland, OH; two sisters-in-law, Betty Graham and Berneathea Thompson; two brothers-in-law, John L. Graham and Sam A. Graham; four stepchildren: Darryl Graham, Eleanor D. Greene, Karen & William, in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, church family and friends, including his best friend, Ulysees Breedlove. Rev. Roger Breedlove, officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery