Joseph F. Ashton, 56, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 27, 2017 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 11, 1961 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Dolores (Fantrazzo) Ashton and the late George B. Ashton.

Joseph was raised and educated in Niagara Falls, and served in the United States Navy. He was employed as a butcher with Latina's Importing Company in Niagara Falls.

In addition to his mother, Joseph is survived by his children, Elizabeth and Vincent; his siblings, Daniel, John, and Carol and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.