Jacqueline Grala Amrhein

February 3, 2021

Jacqueline Grala Amrhein, 82, of Camillus, New York, went to be with the angels on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Syracuse, New York, she graduated from Syracuse University in 1960 with two Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s degree in Music Performance and Music Education. She retired from the Skaneateles Central School District where she was a K-12 vocal music teacher. She was a member of New York State Teachers Association, New York State Music Teachers Association, National Education Association, and Music Educators National Convention. She loved playing piano and she touched many lives as a music teacher. She will be missed by all. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Camillus, NY. She was predeceased by Joseph, her husband of 26 years, her son James Amrhein and her brother Edward Grala. Survivors: Two daughters, Jennifer Amrhein-Mack (Brian) of Camillus, NY and Janet Gillmeister (Carl) of Getzville, NY; her sister Loraine De Wolf (Charles); two grandchildren, Michael Gillmeister (Kristina) and Steven Gillmeister (Catherine); three great-grandchildren, Juliana, Lucas and Nathan Gillmeister; one nephew and godson James Verrette (Marion), and the Denise Vespa Stable family. Friends and Family may call from 9:00 to 10:00 AM Friday, February 12th, at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home; 1320 W. Genesee St. in Syracuse. Following will be A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, at St. Joseph’s Church; 5600 W. Genesee St. in Camillus. Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. Contributions: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.