Rudolph Valentino Byrd III infant son of Melinda K Hescox and Rudolph Valentino Byrd II of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at birth Wednesday April 15, 2009 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

He is the beloved brother of Amiah Joseph and Giavanna Ferguson of Niagara Falls, NY. Dear Grand Son of James (Teresa) Hescox of Town of Niagara and Sharon Byrd of Niagara Falls, NY Great Grand Son of Betty Lobianco of Niagara Falls, NY. Nephew of Raphael Santos, Jordan Byrd, Donovan Byrd, Rubin Byrd, Addrienne Hescox , Jason Corwin all of Niagara Falls, NY and James Hescox III of the Town of Niagara. Great Nephew of Jack (Lori) Lamar of Niagara Falls, NY. He is also survived by several other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Friends may call Saturday from 1-3pm and 5-7pm at the M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will immediately follow at 7pm. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.