Daniel Modesto Candelario, Sr.

Age 34, of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 1, 2025. Devoted husband of Dariana "Dottie" (nee Torres-Droz) Candelario; beloved father of Daniel M. "Danny" Candelario, Jr., Dominic Candelario and Diana Lu Candelario; loving son of Modesto and Lucy (nee Hernandez) Candelario; dear brother of Victoria (Richie) Vasquez; fond uncle of Valentino and Angelo Vasquez; also survived by many family, friends and his brothers at the Buffalo Police Department. Daniel was a police officer for 3 years and rose to the rank of MP5. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel), 4614 Main St., near Harlem on Thursday, May 8 from 1-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo on Friday, May 9 at 10am (please assemble at church). Condolences may be made on this page.

If you are arriving to church and the lot is full, please continue down to the Main-Bailey lot at the University at Buffalo South Campus. The entrance is on Main Street following the Main-Kenmore intersection. It is a 3-5 minute walk along Main St. to the church. Here is a link to UB South Campus Parking Map