Arne Lindquist
West Irondequoit: Passed peacefully April 2, 2009, at the age of 51 after a long and courageous battle with the auto-immune disease, sarcoidosis. Predeceased by his older brother Leif. Loving husband to Nancy Shields Lindquist and father to Anika and Erik. Also survived by parents William C. and Deirdre Lindquist; siblings Rondi (John) Falvo, Dag (Carol), and Erika; nephew Anders and niece Anja Lindquist; Aunt Madeline Jordan and many beloved in-laws, cousins and friends. Arne was a long-standing and respected member of the Optics community. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 11 at 7 pm at the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel, where Arne and Nancy were married 26 years ago. There will be a reception immediately following the memorial celebration in the lower level of the chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Arne's memory to www.stopsarcoidosis.org (Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60603 (312-341-0500). At his request, his body has been donated to the Science Life Foundation in the hope that the cause and cure for sarcoidosis will be found. Special thanks to Dr. Eric Richard and his staff; health care aide, Annette Effinger; VNS and Unity Health rehab teams; the Harley school community, and family and friends for their never ending love and support. Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on 4/7/2009