Ernest "Ernie" J. Hatem

HATEM - Ernest J. Ernie Of Lackawanna, NY, peacefully passed at age 92 on June 10, 2020. Beloved husband of Evelyn A. (nee Kulawiak) Hatem; devoted father of James (Christine) Hatem, Kathryn (Michael Smolen) Hatem and Sharon (Timothy) Downs; cherished grandfather of Daniel Hatem, Michael (Julie Johnson) Hatem and Allison (Matt Ferriera) Downs; loving son of the late George and Rose (nee Joseph) Hatem; dear brother of the late Theresa (late Edward) Ode and the late Martha (late Fred) Hashem; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation was held at the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (June 12th) and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica (corner of South Park and Ridge Rd.) on Saturday morning (June 13th). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Ernie retired after decades as the Sales Representative for the PaperMate pen company. His fondest memories were of his love of family and friends. If desired, donations may be made in Ernies memory to Father. Bakers Cause for Canonization, online at fatherbaker.org. Condolences made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com