Ottoviano "Tovie" Asarese

Of the West Side of Buffalo, entered into rest at the age of 96. Beloved son of the late Alfonso and Theresa (nee Giancarlo) Asarese; devoted brother of Grace (late Michael) Campanella, Millie (late Jerry) Pogorzelski, Sam (Marianne) Asarese, and the late Jennie (late Andrew) Alberti; cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews; also survived by many many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave., on Tuesday (September 3rd) from 2-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1029 Delaware Ave., Buffalo on Wednesday (September 4th) at 10 oclock. Please assemble at Church. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Tovie was the owner of Royal Printing Company for 70 years, the founder of the West Side Ponytail Softball League, and a United States Army Veteran where he served as a Corporal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tovies honor to FeedMore WNY Foundation, 100 James E Casey Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206. Services Cemetery Mt. Calvary Cemetery 800 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd Cheektowaga, NY 14225