Alfred Anthony Gaeta 95, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Monday July 8th, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Carl and Clementine (Guetta) Gaeta. He married his loving wife Clara Fruscione Gaeta on November 24, 1945, in St. Joseph's Church. She pre-deceased him on April 23, 2005.

Alfred grew up on 11th Street and attended 13th St. School, South Junior High School and Trott Vocational High School. He was in the US Army for five years and received the Silver Star for gallantry in action and the Purple Heart while serving in France during WWII as a Staff Seargent. He worked for several years at the International Paper Mill and then at E.I. DuPont in Niagara Falls where he retired after 29 years of service in 1978.

Al was a skilled carpenter, plumber, millwright and mechanic. He was an avid reader, history buff and wood worker. He made toys and stepstools for his many grandchildren. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family at his land on Lake Ontario. He and his family have enjoyed spending Sundays there for over 50 years.

Al and his wife Clara were active members of the YMCA for decades and enjoyed the many activities and friendships that it brought to their lives. They were dedicated members of Sacred Heart Church for over 50 years and active in the CFM and other church related groups. He was a quiet leader of the Holy Name Society. He and Clara enjoyed trips with Senior Citizen groups and even travelled to Italy twice.

Alfred is survived by his children, Anthony (Marie) Gaeta of Lockport, NY, Annabella (Richard) Goodman of Sanborn, NY, Paulette Gaeta, Mary Ann (Philip) Mohr, Christine (Lawrence) Edwards, and Alfred (Ellen) Gaeta all of Niagara Falls, NY; fourteen grandchildren Lisa Paszt, Christine (Joe) Dougherty, Jennifer Share, Rebecca (Steve) Spagnolo, Kathryn Mohr, Sarah (Brian) Lombardo, Ryan Edwards, Philip Mohr, Andrew Gaeta, Patricia Gaeta, Elizabeth (Nate) Barnum, Michael Edwards, Daniel Gaeta and Katherine Edwards; great grandchildren Nicholas, Mia, Grace, Haley, Michael, Levi, Landon, Emma and Emmitt.
He also leaves behind his sister in law Sr. Celestine Fruscione OSF and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Antoinette (Jack) Shollock and Mary (Edward) Pasch and several brothers and sisters in law.

During his recent illness he was lovingly cared for by his family especially his daughter Paulette and granddaughter Katherine.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8pm at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will begin on Friday, July12th at 9:00am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Raphael Parish, 3840 Macklem Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Ivan Skenderovic officiating. Entombment with military honors will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to St. Elizabeth Mission Society, PO Box 86, Allegany, NY 14706 or Niagara Hospice Alliance, 4675 Sunset Dr, Lockport, NY 14094.