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Morris Scott Jr.
Dec 15, 2016
Wake, 1st Centennial Baptist Church, 273 High Street, Buffalo, NY on Tuesday, December 20th from 10-11 am, funeral to follow at 11 am.
Joseph S. Ricotta
Dec 15, 2016
RICOTTA - Joseph S. Of Lackawanna, entered into rest December 15, 2016; beloved husband of the late Diminica "Marge" (nee Bordonaro); devoted father of Carole (Edwin) Swannie, Joseph, Maria Carole (Daryl) Ziccarelli, Lorraine (David) Rudick, Lawrence (Madonna), Peter J. (Amy), James, Michael (Karen), Cynthia (Daniel) Madigan, Catherine (Joseph) Laukaitus and David (Michelle); cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren; cherished great-grandfather...
Gertrude C. Richardson
Dec 15, 2016
RICHARDSON - Gertrude C. Entered into rest December 15, 2016. Wife of the late Edwin V.; mother of Maria and Donna; grandmother of Lisa, Dawn, Nicole and Crystal; great-grandmother of 11; daughter of the late John and Sophie Potempa; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gabriel's...
Chester W. Haywood
Dec 15, 2016
HAYWOOD - Chester W., Sr. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Trusz) Haywood; devoted father of Chester Jr. (Margaret Manka) Haywood and Chad (Jim Fleischman) Haywood; foster father of Chris, Sing and Albert; cherished grandfather of Tesa and Ashlynn Haywood, Alahnna and Aubree Rodriguez; loving son of the late William and...
Patrina E. Calandra
Dec 14, 2016
CALANDRA - Patrina E. (nee Liberatore ) Of West Seneca, entered into rest December 14, 2016; beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Calandra; devoted mother of Sara Jean (Stanley) Zelasko, Charles (Susan) Calandra, Daniel Calandra and the late David Calandra; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of Marie (late Joseph) Cannata, Amelia (late John)...
Eugene M. Manning
Dec 14, 2016
MANNING - Eugene M. Of Blasdell, entered into rest December 14, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Gladys P. (nee Donovan) Manning; devoted father of Richard (Mary) Manning, Kathleen (Russell) Arcara, Linda (Randy) Galley and Tracy (Timothy) Crawford; cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; loving son of the late Henry and Ada Manning; dear brother of Bruce...
Joseph J. Mariano
Dec 14, 2016
MARIANO - Joseph J. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest December 14, 2016; beloved husband of the late Jeanette M. (nee Lewis); devoted father of Joanie Mariano Conte, Shelley (Jim) Selice, Cheryle (Mike) Martinez, Joseph (Kimberly) Mariano; cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; loving son of the late Giachino and Maria Mariano; dear brother of Angeline (late...
Mary Jo Branch
Dec 14, 2016
BRANCH - Mary Jo (nee Curington) Of Buffalo, entered into rest December 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Joseph Branch; devoted mother of Beverly (Levi) Manns, Lillie (Wyatt) Cox, Rosemary (Hubert) Cruell, late Christine Brooks, Stephanie Miller, Debra Brooks and Booker (Snejana) Brooks. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (City Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Friday...
Julio V. Tirado
Dec 13, 2016
Visitation, Lombardo Funeral Home, 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY on Monday, December 19th from 12-5pm.
Gordon G. Hollingsworth Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
Visitation, Lombardo Funeral Home 102 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY on Wednesday, December 21st from 10-11 am, funeral to follow at 11 am.
Paul M. Griffin
Dec 13, 2016
GRIFFIN - Paul J. Of Darien Center, entered into rest December 13, 2016, devoted father of Jennifer, Margaret, Eric (Anjanet) and Maureen; cherished grandfather of Joshua, Jason, Farrah, River, Julius, Russell and Nora-Jean; loving son of the late Howard and Julia Griffin; former husband of Nancy; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO...
Frank Michael Bruno Jr.
Dec 12, 2016
BRUNO - Frank Michael, Jr. Of Amherst, entered into rest December 12, 2016, reunited in Heaven with his wife Rose Ann; devoted father of Dennis (Kathy) Bruno; also survived by relatives and friends. No prior visitation. Private services. Mr. Bruno was a proud US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME, (Northtowns Chapel).
Jennifer M. Barry
Dec 12, 2016
Graveside service, Thursday, December 15th at Hillcrest Cemetery, 1 pm.
Margaret J. Johnson
Dec 12, 2016
Services, Greater Refuge Temple, 943 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, time and date to be announced. Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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