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Vincent J. Burgio
Dec 30, 2023
Vincent J. Burgio March 26, 1957 December 30, 2023 Burgio, Vincent J., of Amherst, entered into rest on December 30, 2023. Loving son of the late Sam T. and Lucy A. (nee Pepe) Burgio; dearest brother of Luann Burgio and the late Victor J. Burgio; also survived by many friends and family. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral...
Robert F. Laudisio, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
Laudisio, Robert F. Sr., of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Colangelo) Laudisio; devoted father of Robert Jr. (Stephanie), Gina (Chris Vazquez), Michael (Sherry) and the late Tina Marie Laudisio; cherished grandfather of Zachary (Clara), Summer Galley, Leah (Daniel) Martin, Madison (Hunter) Knight, Maggie Austin and Ashley (Stone Giardini) Laudisio;...
Richard J. Schmidt
Dec 29, 2023
Of Hamburg entered into rest on December 29, 2023. Loving kitty Dad to Miss. Oprah, Diggs (Handsome), and the late Bud, Miss. Kathy, Miss. Ellen, and Sky. Private services.
Mary E. Martin) Brayley
Dec 29, 2023
October 29, 1950 - December 29, 2023 of Buffalo, entered into rest from Alzheimer's and Dementia on December 29, 2023. Beloved mother of Nicole Danielle Battaglia and the late Lisa Ann Brayley; cherished grandmother of Cassondra (Dominic), Francisco (Kali), Mariah and Dominic; adored great-grandmother of Cataleya, Caliana, Camille, Nova and Vaylen; loving daughter of the late James and Mary...
Patricia M. Brodnicki
Dec 29, 2023
Brodnicki, Patricia M. (nee Thiell) of West Seneca, entered into rest on December 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late David R. Brodnicki; devoted mother of Mark Brodnicki, Michael (Heather) Brodnicki and Scott (Kelly) Brodnicki; cherished grandmother of Delaney, Nicholas, Tyler, Casey and Kayden; loving daughter of the late Dorothy and Martin Thiell; dear sister of Linda (Michael) Cuddihy...
David Paul Billy
Dec 29, 2023
Billy, David Paul Of Delevan, entered into rest December 29, 2023. Loving son of the late Donald and Rita (nee Pontius) Billy; devoted brother of Susan (David) Seely and Kevin (Cindy Ohleman) Billy; cherished uncle of Dana (Patrick) Kinsley, Adam (Ashley) Seely and Courtney (Matthew) Perez, fond great-uncle of 8 boys; also survived by many cousins and friends. Relatives...
Linda A. Nowak
Dec 29, 2023
A tribute is not available at this time for Linda A. Nowak. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services Cemetery Elmlawn Cemetery 3939 Delaware Ave Kenmore, NY 14217
Donald E. Morris
Dec 29, 2023
Morris, Donald E. Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 29, 2023. beloved husband of Carol (nee Catanzaro) Morris; devoted father of Marc J. (Kristen) Morris and Melissa A. Morris; cherished Papa of Matthew; loving son of the late Edward and Gertrude (nee Fromm) Morris; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home...
Kurt Michael Golata
Dec 29, 2023
Golata, Kurt Michael, 43, of the town of Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 29, 2023. Devoted father of Hailee and Addison Golata; loving son of Ronald T. and Diane E. (nee Johnston) Golata; dear brother of Shannon (Clifford) Keen; cherished uncle of Grace and Jackson Czyz; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends including...
Paul Gregory Wekarski
Dec 28, 2023
Wekarski, Paul, 67, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 28, 2023. Devoted husband of 36 years of Diane (nee Dahlke) Wekarski; beloved stepfather of Ronald (Bronwen) Battaglia and Melissa (Brock) Dilworth; cherished step-grandfather of Samuel, Henry and William Battaglia and Alex and James Dilworth; loving son of the late Rosemarie (nee Linkowski) Toye and John Braun; dear brother...
John Thomas Kearns
Dec 28, 2023
John Kearns, an emeritus University at Buffalo philosophy professor of 52 years, former department chair for 12 years, died at ECMC. He was 87. A native of Champaign, Ill., he was a proud alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1958. In '62, after finishing a PhD in philosophy at...
Shirley Panaro
Dec 28, 2023
Panaro, Shirley Ann Of Tonawanda, entered into rest December 28, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Panaro; devoted mother of Joel A. Giambra and Angela (Christopher) Rossi; dear mother in law of Michelle Giambra; cherished grandmother of Gabriella (Jon), Nicholas, Dominic and Joel Jr.; cherished great grandmother of Giavanna and Marco; loving daughter of the late Joseph and...
Keith P Fletcher
Dec 28, 2023
March 16, 1958 December 28, 2023 FLETCHER, Keith P. of Bainbridge, Georgia formerly of Buffalo, entered into rest December 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Sherry Rose Fletcher; devoted father of Keith M. (Leslie) Fletcher and step-father of Daniel (Hannah) Trejo, Jacob (Maria) Trejo, and Eva (Matt) Barnett; cherished grandfather of Ryker, Nolan, Ian, Roman, and Vince; loving son of...
Anthony J. 'Tony' Nicometo
Dec 28, 2023
NICOMETO, Anthony J. "Tony" June 27, 1943 December 28, 2023 Of Lackawanna, entered into rest December 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Marrano); loving father of Anthony F. (Carolyn) and Thomas J. (Ellen); devoted grandfather of Elizabeth (Zachary Carpenter), Joseph A. and Jennifer E. Nicometo; loving brother of James T. ( Patricia Takacs); loving son of the late...
Carl J. Blackmon
Dec 28, 2023
BLACKMON, Carl J. - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 28, 2023. Relatives and friends may visit the True Vine Christian Center, 25 Avery Pl, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, on Saturday, January 13th from 11AM-12Noon, where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Blackmon was a US Army Veteran. Services Visitation Saturday January 13,...
Joseph Angelo
Dec 27, 2023
July 6, 1931 December 27, 2023 ANGELO, Joseph of Clarence formerly of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 27, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Ester (nee Safe) and the late Betty (nee Weber) Angelo; devoted father of Joseph C., Denise M. Angelo, Julie A. (Michael) Sayers, and the late Anthony T. (Cynthia) Angelo; cherished grandfather of 10; adored...
Dora John
Dec 27, 2023
John, Dora, 96, of Buffalo, entered into rest Dec. 27, 2023. Gathering Fri. Feb. 2 from 5-7pm at Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel).
Joseph L. Shires
Dec 27, 2023
Shires, Joseph L. of Blasdell, entered into rest on December 27, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Langenbach) Shires; devoted father of Lynn (Frank) Julian, Danna (Harold) Smith and the late Waun (James) Carney; cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Joseph retired from the Buffalo Ford Stamping Plant, he was a life member of...
William James Carey Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
Beloved husband of Judith (Kutschka) Carey, dear son of the late William Carey and late Mary (Kuebler) Carey; loving brother of Catherine Carey, Mary (Thomas) Dolata, and late Dorothy (Norman) Mattar; cherished uncle of Emily Dolata (Christopher Smith), Elizabeth Dolata (Brandon Datwyler), Alicia Dolata, and Lauren Schuster; dear brother-in-law of Evelyn Kutschka (Jennifer Schuster). Bill was an auto mechanic...
Theresa J Francoforte
Dec 27, 2023
July 12, 1926 December 27, 2023 FRANCOFORTE, Theresa J. (nee Sciumeca) of Buffalo reunited with her husband on December 27, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Francoforte, Sr.; devoted mother of Paul J. "Hot Dog" (Lynn Safarian) Francoforte, Joanne (Dominic) Paladino, Thomas, and Annamarie Francoforte; cherished grandmother of Frankie, Tammy, Dominic, Andrew (Margaret), Roseanne, Johnny, and Anthony;...
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