Walter J. Velie

VELIE - Walter J. Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest June 25, 2016, beloved husband of the late Catherine M. (nee Betz) Velie; devoted father of Donna (Timothy) Schierer, Josephine (Charles) Lorigo, Michael (Sandy) Riccio, Christopher (late Nancy) Riccio, Paul Riccio, John (Judy) Riccio, Edward (Debra) Riccio and the late Joyce (late Joseph) Molisse and Frank (Elizabeth) Riccio; cherished grandfather of Ashley and Timothy Schierer, Jr. and 19 other grandchildren; adored great-grandfather of many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Velie was a Navy veteran of WWII.