October 16, 1935-February 2, 2026

MILLS, Joseph F. of Buffalo, entered into rest February 2, 2026. Devoted father Joseph D. (Sue Swider) Mills Sr., Elizabeth (Chris) Matteson, Margaret Wakefeild, and the late Michele Koeppel; cherished grandfather of Robert Mills, Joseph D. (Christina) Mills Jr., Jenna (Mackenzie) Mills, Jessica (Brian Kaczmarczyk) Mills, Fiona (Colin Schifferman), Teddy Wakefeild, and Patrick Matteson, adored great-grandfather of Jocelyn, Gunner, Gianna, Greyson, and Mila; loving son of the late James and Mary Mills; dear brother and predeceased by 4 brothers Thomas, James, William, and Edward and 3 sisters Irene, Anne, and Mary; fond and favorite daughter-in-law Kathy Murphy Mills; beloved partner of Shirley Dunning; also survived by family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Sunday (February 8th) from 12-4 PM, where a Funeral Service will take place Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Joseph is a United States Air Force Veteran.