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Richard C. Labend

Richard C. Labend

Aug 15, 2024

Richard C. 'Dick' LaBend, 97, of Cheektowaga, entered into rest on August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Rynkowski) LaBend; devoted father of Richard (Lisa) LaBend and Rand (Annemarie) LaBend; adored stepfather of Deborah Acanfora (Howard) and Karen (David) Zelak; cherished grandfather of Brandon LaBend, Trevor LaBend, Patrick (Elizabeth) Wannicki, Michael Acanfora, Jason Acanfora, Alexa (Andre Monroe) Zelak...

Domenic Passanisi

Domenic Passanisi

Aug 15, 2024

PASSANISI, Domenico (Domenic) "Mimmo" - Of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Cynthia Passanisi; devoted father of Christina Passanisi (Samuel Cappy), Vincent Passanisi Sr. (Katie), Nicole Alesse (Benjamin Sr.), and Domenic 'DJ' Passanisi; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Christian, Vincent Jr., Luciano, Leonardo, Benjamin Jr., Matthew, and James; great-grandfather of Sebastian; loving son of the...

Graciela Torres Rodriguez

Graciela Torres Rodriguez

Aug 14, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Graciela Torres Rodriguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services Cemetery Mt. Calvary Cemetery Cheektowaga, NY

Allan N. Nelson

Allan N. Nelson

Aug 14, 2024

Allan N. Nelson March 14, 1958 - August 14, 2024 Of Hamburg, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Father of John Allen Hugar; brother of Violet Rowe, Mary Nelson Mau, Stephania Elkins and Stephanie Lapira; also loved by many nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Private Service. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel).

Carmelo Gonzalez

Carmelo Gonzalez

Aug 14, 2024

Carmelo Gonzalez 'Papo' of West Seneca, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee George) Gonzalez; devoted father of Brandon (Robin) Gonzalez and Kristen (Joseph) Khoury; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ellena (Daniel), Nicholas, Christopher, Henri, Leonardo and Lucy; dear brother of John (Marlene), Aida (Hiram), Ava, Maria (Alexander), Teresa (David), Guadeloupe (James) and Edwin (Mildred)....

Jacqueline Yvette Abbott

Jacqueline Yvette Abbott

Aug 14, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave., Buffalo on Thursday, August 22 from 11am-12pm. A celebration of life will begin at 12pm.

Nicholas Raymond Moses

Nicholas Raymond Moses

Aug 14, 2024

MOSES, Nicholas Raymond Of North Buffalo, entered into rest on August 14, 2024. Beloved husband of 58 years to Kathy Moses (nee Till); devoted father of the late Nicholas C. Moses (Rebecca), Elizabeth A. Rivera (Daniel), Jamie Moses, and Marie Ferraro; cherished grandfather of Sara, Sophia, Nicholas R., Ava, and Natalia; preceded in death by 5 siblings; also survived...

Sonya Latrece Shorr

Sonya Latrece Shorr

Aug 13, 2024

Relatives and friends may visit True Vine Christian Center, 2313 Genesee Street Cheektowaga on Tuesday from 11am-12pm. A celebration of Sonya's life will begin at 12pm. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Services Visitation Tuesday August 20, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM True Vine Christian Center 2313 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Celebration of Life Tuesday August 20, 2024 12:00...

Theresa M. Wass

Theresa M. Wass

Aug 13, 2024

Theresa M. Wass of Orchard Park, entered into rest on August 13, 2024. Devoted mother of Mark F. Shanks and Patrick J. Shanks; loving daughter of the late Angela and John Wass; dear sister of the late Tim, Eugene, late Colin, Cyril and June. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews, family, friends and coworkers. Theresa was a...

Sarah Kutnyak

Sarah Kutnyak

Aug 12, 2024

Dear Sarah, I am so grateful that you were here with us for 18 years. I knew you were coming months before I was pregnant. And your arrival in 2006 opened countless doors in my heart; you gave purpose to my life. At that time, I was struggling to choose a direction, and seeking love and connection. You brought...

Maria V. Laporta

Maria V. Laporta

Aug 12, 2024

Age 91, of Amherst, entered into rest August 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph LaPorta; devoted mother of Debbie (Joseph) Rietz and the late Richard Scime and Samuel Scime; cherished grandmother of Salvatore Scime, Anthony Scime, Eric J. (Nicole) Rietz, Dawn (Gabe) Hornelaz, Sean (Anitra) Rietz and Kelly Rietz; adored great-grandmother of 10 including Jordan Hornelaz, Alicia...

Aaron M Schrader

Aaron M Schrader

Aug 12, 2024

Aaron M. Schrader March 8, 1975 - August 12, 2024 Of South Wales, entered into rest August 12, 2024. Father of Callie Rolls; loving son of Marguerite 'Peggy' (nee Shedler) and the late Albert Schrader; dear brother of Adam (Jennifer) Schrader, Megan (Robert) Cicco, Ian (Heather) Schrader and Molly Schrader; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Marilyn A. Mccormick

Marilyn A. Mccormick

Aug 12, 2024

November 22, 1939 August 12, 2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 12, 2024. Loving wife of the late Edward McCormick; devoted mother of Dr. Michael (Jean) McCormick, Laura (Robert) Schneider, Brian (Julie) McCormick and the late Kathleen McCormick; cherished grandmother of Ashley (Brian), Kyle (Nicole), Matthew (Sydney), Abigail, Isabel, and Chloe; great grandmother of Kinsley and Cooper;...

Frank J Booker Sr

Frank J Booker Sr

Aug 11, 2024

A tribute is not available at this time for Frank J Booker Sr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kandice Rose Heil

Kandice Rose Heil

Aug 11, 2024

HEIL, Kandice Rose (nee Goulette) Of Williamsville, entered into rest on August 11, 2024. Beloved wife of Douglas Heil; loving daughter of William (Betsy) and the late Betty Goulette; dear sister of Randy (Sue) Goulette, Tammie (Art) Mullen, Sandy (Griffith) Brauen, and Denise (late Michael) Hooper; daughter-in-law of Patricia Heil; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Frank J. Booker Sr.

Frank J. Booker Sr.

Aug 11, 2024

Frank J. Booker Sr. Dec. 9, 1933 Aug. 11, 2024 Of Alden, entered into rest August 11, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lee (nee Price) Booker; devoted father of Timothy (Lorraine) Booker, Barbara Jo (late Keith) Forant, Frank J. Jr. (Patti) Booker, Brenda (Troy) White and step-father of Donna; cherished grandfather AKA "Papa Smurf" of 13 grandchildren,...

Dennis Hoare

Dennis Hoare

Aug 10, 2024

October 30, 1953 August 10, 2024 HOARE, Dennis of Buffalo, entered into rest peacefully on August 10, 2024 at his residence in Hamburg at the age of 70. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late George J. and Alice M. (Harmon) Hoare. Dennis was a student at the Cantalician Center for Learning after which he...

Kathleen P. Mccormick

Kathleen P. Mccormick

Aug 10, 2024

McCormick, Kathleen P. Aug. 11, 1963 Aug. 10, 2024 of Buffalo, entered into rest on August 10, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Marilyn and Edward McCormick; dear sister of Dr. Michael (Jean) McCormick, Laura (Robert) Schneider and Brian (Julie) McCormick; cherished Aunt K of Ashley (Brian), Kyle (Nicole), Matthew (Sydney), Abigail, Isabel, Chloe and great aunt of Kinsley...

Jennifer L. Epstein

Jennifer L. Epstein

Aug 10, 2024

EPSTEIN, Jennifer L. (nee Gabri) of Orchard Park, entered into rest August 10, 2024. Jennifer was born and raised in the Buffalo area and attended Kenmore West High School. Throughout life, she volunteered her time to non-profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Ronald McDonald House of WNY. In her free time, she enjoyed baking, crocheting,...

Michael J. Manning Iii

Michael J. Manning Iii

Aug 10, 2024

Manning Michael J. III 10/15/1955 - 8/10/2024 Of Buffalo, entered into rest August 10, 2024. Beloved husband of Timi (nee Landsman) Manning; devoted father of D'Anna (Christian) Drake, Charlie (Kristen) Beuchat, Jamie Manning (Michael Sutter), Boston (Jason) Kohler, Michael Manning IV, Jessee (Scott) Smith, and Ashley Manning (DJ Brittin); cherished grandfather of Sarina, Kyla, Lily, Christian, Mason, Aria, Camden,...

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