Rev. Joseph Moreno Jr.

Of Buffalo, beloved son of Joseph F. Moreno Sr. and the late Concetta (nee Oglialoro) Moreno; devoted twin brother of Susan Moreno; cherished uncle of Christina Moreno; fond nephew of Antoinette (late Phillip) Lafornara; also survived by his canine pal Fluffy, relatives and many friends. Father Joe, the much-beloved sacramental minister at St. Lawrence Church, died this past Saturday, October 13th. Moreno, who was ordained in April 1986, had lived at the church for more than a decade, Bauer said. Though he was never officially the administrator there, he handled some administrative responsibilities and helped stabilize the church's finances. Moreno was effective in getting donations for the church's food pantry when it ran low, and his connections with comedian Jay Leno and Yankees star Derek Jeter brought in donations sometimes used in fundraising. He was also generous with people in need who showed up at the church and organized holiday dinners for people who had nowhere to go. Moreno was known for being one of the first to respond to the crash of Flight 3407, for bringing pizzas to drivers stranded in a winter storm and for ministering at St. Francis Home in Williamsville and at St. Mary Parish in Cattaraugus. Read more about Father Joe: http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121015/CITYANDREGION/121019451/1002