October 28, 1955 - April 6, 2026

Jerome Nicholas Mominee, 70, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026.

Born in Toledo, Ohio and preceded in death by his parents William J. Mominee and Jennie (Addes) Mominee, brother William A. Mominee, sister Colette Nowak, brother-in-law Salvatore Cellura, brother-in-law Davd Nowak, and nephew-in-law Donald Montgomery.

Survived by his beloved wife of 44 years to Catherine Spencer Mominee, sister JoAnn (Mominee) Cellura and sister-in-law Linda (Miller) Mominee. Nieces and nephews: Mia Cellura, Lyn Marie (Mominee) Montgomery, Anne Marie (Cellura) Cass (John), Cindy (Mominee) Baker (Bill), Salvatore Cellura II, Carissa (Cellura) Blagborne (James), Angela (Cellura) Sapp (Benjamin), Nicholas A. Mominee, Gabriella Cellura, Ashley Nowak, David Nowak (Natasha) and Stephen Nowak (Jessica) and many great nieces and nephews.

Jerome dedicated his life to his family, his work, and to serving others. Coming from a family of four children and a large extended family, Jerome held his loved ones close to his heart and treasured the strong bonds he shared with them. Family was always at the center of his life.

Jerome began his career at Vroman Foods and later worked at General Mills, where he transferred to Buffalo in 1992. He would go on to build both his career and his life there, eventually retiring from General Mills. Fondly known as "Jerry" to his many friends and colleagues, he truly embraced Buffalo as his home and became a proud Buffalonian.

While away from work, he was an avid outdoorsman. Jerome loved hunting, fishing, camping and boating. Jerome and Cathie enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, traveling to Europe, and touring breweries. They enjoyed riding bikes on Sunday afternoons. Jerome also loved playing cards, watching NASCAR, was a passionate foodie, playing tour guide to visitors and adored his adopted puppy Addie.

Service to others was one of Jerome's greatest passions. His involvement with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus Council 17530, the Swormville Fire Company, Woodgate Condo Association and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio and Western New York brought him some of his proudest and most meaningful moments.

Jerome dedicated countless hours to Make-A-Wish, helping grant hundreds of life-changing wishes through his generosity, compassion and deep commitment to children facing critical health challenges. He served for many years on the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish WNY and was a passionate and devoted wish granter - often taking on wishes in rural communities where support was harder to find. His kindness touched many families, including wish child Caylee and her mother Emily, along with so many others whose lives were forever changed by his care and dedication.

Jerome's giving spirit, gentle heart and genuine concern for others left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and calling him friend. Through his acts of kindness and service, he truly left the world a better place.

In addition to family, Jerome leaves behind dear and loyal friends, Jim, Vic, Rick, Bob, Mike, Crystal, Gigi, Kris and countless more.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Church, Swormville, 6919 Transit Road, Swormville, NY 14051. Visitation starts at 10 am and funeral mass at 10:30 am. The funeral mass will be live streamed via https://www.stmaryswormville.org/. The internment will be in Toledo Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

First Responders of Swormville Fire Company, 6971 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051 and/or

Make-A-Wish WNY, 100 Sylvan Pkwy., Suite 101, Amherst, NY 14228