Matthew Babisz, 93, of Grand Island, NY and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully in Sarasota on January 28, 2018. Mr. Babisz was the former Owner and President of Niagara Gear Corp. in Kenmore, NY. He is survived by three daughters, Janet Domaracki (Robert), Debbie Hopkins and Nancy Hulka (Bud); four grandchildren, three-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving companion of 21 years, Dorothy Jourdain.

Matt attended Burgard Vocation High School and the State University at Buffalo. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps overseas during World War II from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. Following his discharge, he was employed as Plant Manager for Riley Gear Corp. in North Tonawanda, NY. In 1947, he purchased the Niagara Gear Corp in North Tonawada, NY, which manufactures high precision gears for companies throughout the country and overseas. Niagara Gear continued to grow and later relocated to a larger location in Kenmore. In January of 2014, Matthew retired and sold the company.

Mr. Babisz served on the advisory Board of McKinley Vocation High School, Niagara County Community College and B.O.C.E.S. He was an avid boater and a longtime member of the Buffalo Launch Club of Grand Island. He also enjoyed playing the saxophone and piano. Matthew was a devoted member of St. Stephen's Church on Grand Island, NY, as well as St. Patrick's Church in Sarasota, FL.

Family and friends are invited to attend Matthew's Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 24 ^th at 10 A.M. in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, concluding with Military Honors. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.