09-05-2025
Victor Saunders, Rochester's advisor for violence prevention, passes away
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Victor Saunders, an advisor for violence prevention for the City of Rochester, has passed away.
Mayor Evans announced his passing on Friday morning, saying he was there to spend Saunders' final moments with him and his family.
Saunders was known to Rochester for helping to launch the Office of Violence Prevention, the Rochester Peace Collective, and for helping expand Pathways to Peace. A few years ago, Saunders led a coalition of anti-violence programs.
In part, the mayor said in his statement that Saunders was one of his closest advisors and a friend to the city:
'Our community has lost a committed public servant who dedicated his life to the cause of peace and community uplift. He lived his life modeling the words of the great hymn, 'May the Works I've Done Speak for Me.' Victor has done great works, and my thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family, friends and colleagues who loved him so.'
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