Francis J. Christiano, Sr.

CHRISTIANO - Francis J. Sr. Of Getzville and Port St. Lucie, FL entered into rest surrounded by his family November 27, 2022; Beloved husband of the late Sally A. (nee Cole) (nee Weinfurtner); devoted father of Francis Jr. (Kim), Nanette (Kevin) Pohle, Colleen (Christopher) Malecki; loving stepfather of Cheryl (Loren) Wehling, John (Sharyn) Weinfurtner, Kim (Larry) Sardo, and Scott Weinfurtner; cherished grandfather of Francis, Nicholas, Gretchen, Julia, Gabriella, and Reed; dear stepgrandfather of Loren, Steven, Jessica, Lea, Emily, Brittany, and Justin; adored step-great-grandfather of Joseph, Abigail, Olivia, Loren "L.J.", and Baylor; caring stepfather-in-law of Michelle Weinfurtner; revered son of the late Felix and Philomena Christiano; fond brother of Sara, Felix (late Joy), Vincent (late Mary Lou), John (Sally), late Anthony (late Frances) and James Christiano; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, member of Plumbers Local 36 and 22, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and was a member of the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St. near Harlem, Snyder, NY on Thursday from 3 PM 8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Marys Church, Swormville on Friday at 1 PM. Please assemble at church. Livestream available at stmaryswormville.org. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Franks honor to hospicebuffalo.com. Please share your online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com Funeral Service Your browser does not support this video format. You should be able to view it in Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer. Services Visitation Thursday December 1, 2022 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main Street Snyder, NY 14226