The office of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has announced her funeral arrangements.
Slaughter died last week at George Washington University Hospital.
She suffered a concussion after a fall earlier this month and was hospitalized at the time of her death.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm and Thursday, from 4 to 8pm at the Miller Funeral and Cremation Services on Winton Road.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, starting at 11am. (the doors will open to the public at 10am)
It's open to the public as seating allows.
The Slaughter family says in lieu of flowers, they'd like the public to consider contributing to the Louise and Bob Slaughter Foundation.
It's a new foundation that supports the causes and communities that were important to the late congresswoman and her husband.
Donations can be mailed to the Louise & Bob Slaughter Foundation at 14 Manor Hill Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
Slaughter is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Robert "Bob" Slaughter, Jr., and is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Governor Andrew Cuomo also announced on Monday that he has directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Congresswoman Slaughter on Friday, March 23, the day of her funeral.
"The New York family continues to mourn the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter," Governor Cuomo said. "She was a champion for our state who fought tirelessly for the Rochester area, and her remarkable legacy will carry on for generations to come. I ask all New Yorkers to join me in honoring the memory of a trailblazer who set an example for others to follow."
On Monday night, Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat who represents some communities in the Schenectady area, planned to call for a moment of silence in honor of Louise Slaughter on the House floor. Tonko and Slaughter served together both in the Assembly and in Congress.
Also on Monday evening, members of the House Rules Committee paid tribute to Slaughter, who became the first woman to chair that committee in 2007, and served in the post until 2011. After the Democrats lost control of the house, she became the ranking minority member of that committee.
Here is Monday night's tribute which includes comments several members including Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and, Jim McGovern (D-Massachusetts) :