Of Amherst, NY entered into rest on June 18, 2026. Beloved husband of 75 years to the late Gina (nee Celli) Kankiewicz; devoted father of Michael L. (Merry Jeffers) Kankiewicz and Marie (James) Conti; cherished grandfather of Shana (Joe) Conza, James (Sara) Conti, and Thomas (Breanne) Conti; loving great-grandfather of Georgia Conza, Jacob, Lucas, and Scarlett Conti; dear brother of the late Joseph, Margaret, John (Loretta), Frank (Dorothy), and Bernard (Helen); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst near Eggert Rd. on Monday, June 22 from 4-7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at St. Leo the Great (chapel) 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, NY at 9:15AM. Please assemble at church. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.