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Rev. William Connor Mcgarry

Rev. William Connor Mcgarry

May 13, 2020

The Rev. William Connor McGarry, Ch. Lt. Col., Ret. U.S.A.F, age 86, Pastor Emeritus of Prince of Peace Church, Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home on May 13, 2020.  Born in Carnegie, PA, he was the son of the late William P. and Catherine (O'Connor) McGarry.

Father McGarry was a priest...

Anthony Desimone

Anthony Desimone

May 12, 2020

Anthony DeSimone, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Elderwood at Grand Island. Born on April 5, 1947 in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Anthony Sr. and Elisa DeSimone. On November 22, 1969, he married the former Jacqueline Zabaldo at Prince of Peace Church. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last November.

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Chantal N. Pawlikowski

Chantal N. Pawlikowski

May 12, 2020

Chantal N. Pawlikowski, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2020.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Alfred and Joya (Wojtowicz) Pawlikowski.

Chantal graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 2006 and attended New York Institute of Esthetics.   She was employed as a secretary at her family's business, Nu...

Connie (Tyson) Elliott

Connie (Tyson) Elliott

May 11, 2020

Connie (Tyson) Elliott, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of Lottie Daniels and the late Clenso Tyson.

Connie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls where she graduated from Niagara Falls High School...

Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Scanlan

Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Scanlan

May 11, 2020

Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Scanlan, passed away on May 11, 2020, 2 days before his 92 nd birthday at St. Joseph's Post Acute Care, Orchard Park, NY.   Born in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jones) Scanlan.

Msgr. Scanlan attended St. Peter's School in LeRoy, NY and graduated from LeRoy High...

Frances M. Garcia

Frances M. Garcia

May 10, 2020

Frances M. Garcia, 97, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020, surrounded by her beloved family at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie (Riggi) Cicatello.

Frances was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She married Francisco "Frank"...

Otis Street, Jr.

Otis Street, Jr.

May 9, 2020

Otis Street, Jr., 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 9, 2020 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Otis and Lillie Mae (Harris) Street, Sr.

On April 4, 1983, Otis married Ollie (Rodgers) Street in Niagara Falls, NY.  Otis enjoyed working on cars, and...

Vito Nicholas “Nick” Pera

Vito Nicholas “Nick” Pera

May 8, 2020

Vito Nicholas "Nick" Pera, 89, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by his beloved family at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Enicandro and Anna (Quaranta) Pera.

Nick was raised in Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School....

Randall E. Collins

Randall E. Collins

May 7, 2020

Randall E. Collins, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 7, 2020 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George, Sr. and Theresa (Conny) Collins. Randall was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School. He had a zest for life and enjoyed especially enjoyed playing...

Laura Costanzo

Laura Costanzo

May 6, 2020

Laura Costanzo, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 6, 2020 at Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Tampa Bay, FL, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Guillermina (Perez) Fernandez; and beloved wife of the late Frank Costanzo who she married in 1950.

Laura moved to Niagara Falls as a teenager with her...

Carlo Moody

Carlo Moody

May 5, 2020

Carlo Moody, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020 at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Cora B. Moody.

Carlo was graduated from high school in New Jersey. He recently moved to the Niagara Falls area. He had a love for nature and...

Michael D. Snider

Michael D. Snider

May 5, 2020

Michael D. Snider, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 5, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Lewiston, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Audrey J. (Dean) Snider.

Michael was self-employed as a tree cutter in his younger years.  He enjoyed exercise, motorcycles, mall walking, and...

Mary G. Agnello

Mary G. Agnello

May 5, 2020

Mary G. Agnello, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away at Niagara Rehab on May 5, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frank F. and Constance (Borelli) Accetta.

Mary married Arthur J. Agnello, Sr. in 1949.  Mr. Agnello predeceased her on January 22, 1980.  Mary was a loving homemaker...

Ralph J. Palazzo

Ralph J. Palazzo

May 2, 2020

Ralph J. Palazzo, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Onofrio and Rose (Brindisi) Palazzo.

Ralph received his GED while he proudly served his country in the US Army as a Radio Repairman from 1957 until...

Sami Jo Fierro

Sami Jo Fierro

May 1, 2020

Sami Jo Fierro

"Sami East Coast"

Sami Jo Fierro, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of Carolyn (Brian Spizzirri) Mangano and the late Pasquale Fierro III.

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Margaret A. Caterisano

Margaret A. Caterisano

Apr 30, 2020

Margaret A. Caterisano, 99, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville, NY.   Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pascale) Amorelli.

Margaret moved to Niagara Falls as a child with her family, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  She...

Barbara A. Demunda

Barbara A. Demunda

Apr 29, 2020

Barbara A. DeMunda, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in West Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Capizzi) Rizzo.

Barbara moved to Niagara Falls...

Robert A. Montie, Sr.

Robert A. Montie, Sr.

Apr 27, 2020

Robert Anthony Montie, Sr., 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2020 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY.  He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Donna (Fuller) Montie.  Together they have 2 sons, Joseph (Gina) Montie, and Robert (Jennifer) Montie.  He was the brother of Gary Montie and Beatrice...

Shameek M. Smith

Shameek M. Smith

Apr 25, 2020

Shameek M. Smith, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 25, 2020 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Fred Smith and Theresa (nee Booze) (late Keith F.) Englesson.

Shameek was employed at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino.  She was a member of Potter's House Church. ...

Tommaso Chiarella

Tommaso Chiarella

Apr 24, 2020

Tommaso Chiarella, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020. Born in Gimigliano, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Rosa (Pascente) Chiarella.

Tom immigrated to Canada in 1957 and later married Barbara A. (Martin) Chiarella on January 19, 1963 in Niagara Falls. Following his marriage, he immigrated to...

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