Canandaigua – Wade V. Warren, age 71, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Warren (Matt Secash); partner, Pam DuVall; four siblings, Connie (John) Quinn, Jeff Warren (Jayne Wheeler), Wendy Warren (Don Donk), and Jesse Warren; nephew, James Warren; and niece, Erica Donk (Dave Page).
Wade was born in Canandaigua and was the son of Vernon J. and Esther (Cornish) Warren. He attended Canandaigua schools and was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy, class of 1972. Wade worked at Mobil Chemical Co. and later Pactiv in Canandaigua for almost 50 years, retiring in 2022. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, hiking with his dog Riley, his best bud, and spending time with family and friends. Wade loved animals.
He was a reliable, hardworking man who will be remembered for his ridiculously funny sense of humor and quick wit. Wade was a private person at times.
Wade's family would like to thank the staff at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center in Greece for the excellent care Wade received.
A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, May 30, from 12-4 pm, at Onanda Park, 4965 Co. Rd. 16 (West Lake Rd.), Canandaigua 14424. Memorial contributions may be made to Pets Stop Here Rescue, 5412 West Ridge Rd., Spencerport, NY 14559, or online at www.petsstophererescue.com. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.