Anthony R. Rizzo
Jul 7, 2016
Anthony R. Rizzo, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 7, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls on September 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Russell and Elaine (Wise) Rizzo. Anthony attended local schools and graduated from Bryant and Stratton Business Institute. On June 10, 1977, he married...
Natalie Natasha Allen
Jul 6, 2016
Natalie Natasha Allen, 34, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 6, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Born in Toronto, Canada on July 21, 1981, she was the loving daughter of Vivian and Marie (Melborne) Allen of Niagara Falls, NY. Natalie moved to Atlanta, Georgia with her family as a child and attended local schools. She was a 10...
Mario Zuccari
Jul 5, 2016
Mario Zuccari, 95, of Bergholtz, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Pietro 'Peter' and Francesca 'Frances' (D'Angelo) Zuccari. Mario was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area and attended local schools. On August 17,...
Caroline Colosi
Jul 4, 2016
On July 4, 2016, Caroline entered through the gates of heaven. She has lived and fulfilled as much life as she possibly could. She loved traveling, camping, fishing, family get-togethers and picnics. She also loved her pets, making crafts, jewelry, pictures, and yard sales. She loved people and places, parades in NYC, and museums. She loved the holidays. She loved...
Zenia Schiro
Jul 3, 2016
Zenia (D'Andrea) Schiro, 94, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on July 3, 2016 at Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Zenia was born on March 31, 1922 in Williamsburg, PA to Angelo and Angelina (Martini) D'Andrea. Zenia attended local schools graduating from the former Trott Vocational High School. On October 12, 1946 she married Paul F. Schiro at...
Ann Marie Corsaro
Jul 3, 2016
Ann Marie Corsaro, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Neri) Grenzy. Ann Marie was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY, and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1962....
Nicole D. Brown
Jul 2, 2016
Nicole D. Brown, 27 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Jeff Brown and the late Monique (Miller) Hopkins. Nicole attended local schools including Lewiston-Porter. In her younger years she enjoyed playing the violin and dancing. In addition to her father, Nicole is also survived by...
Antonette P. Oliverio
Jul 2, 2016
Antonette P. Oliverio, 93, of Buffalo, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2nd, 2016, at Mercy Skilled Nursing Facility at OLV in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the loving daughter of the late Raffaele and Madeline (Belardo) Quarantillo. Antonette was raised in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls...
Edward Catanese
Jul 2, 2016
Edward Catanese, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 2nd, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of LaRue (Stumph) Catanese and the late Albert Catanese. Ed served in the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Dix, N.J. until his honorable discharge in 1975. On...
Raymond A. Burling
Jun 30, 2016
On Thursday, June 30, 2016 our strong and bold husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Raymond A. Burling, held our hands for the last time as he soared from this life through the gates of heaven. Ray did not lose his battle to cancer, but instead lived through it for three years through his extraordinary strength and willpower to...
Jerry L. Ianni
Jun 29, 2016
Jerry L. Ianni, 66, of Bulverde, TX, formerly of the Niagara Falls area passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Sarah (Valentino) Ianni of Texas and the late Fernando Ianni. Jerry attended Lewiston Porter High School and later earned a Masters of...
Nicholas J. Munsen
Jun 26, 2016
Nicholas J. Munsen, 23, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY following a five month battle with cancer. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Shawn Munsen and Maria (Gioannini) Munsen. Nicholas was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. He graduated...
Nancy J. Scudieri
Jun 26, 2016
Nancy J. (Sanfilippo) Scudieri, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 2, 1934 in Lakewood, OH to the late Anthony and Nancy (Anello) Sanfilippo. Nancy came to Niagara Falls as a child with her family. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1952. On September...
Joseph T. Pillittere
Jun 24, 2016
Former 138th District New York State Assemblyman Joseph T. Pillittere, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24th, 2016 in the Hospice Care Unit at Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the loving son of the late Dominic and Grazia (Georginelli) Pillittere. Joseph graduated from Grover Cleveland High School...
Elizabeth Weeden
Jun 23, 2016
Elizabeth Weeden, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at O.L.P Nursing Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Pensacola, Florida she was raised by the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Bessie Dickerson, who loved her dearly. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie and Ethal Dickerson. Elizabeth...
Troy Thomas Morana
Jun 21, 2016
Troy Thomas Morana was born to parents Kayleigh Federspiel and Elliott Morana on Tuesday June 7, 2016 8:34 AM at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Troy weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Troy's family was blessed with 15 days before he went to his heavenly place. Troy experienced holding hands with his Mother and Father,...
Joseph Mangione
Jun 21, 2016
Joseph Mangione, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Nathan Adelson Hospice Facility in Las Vegas, NV. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of Samuel and Rose (Palermo) Mangione. Joseph was an extremely talented musician and conductor of the Joseph Mangione Big Band Orchestra in Niagara Falls for many years. He...
John (Giovanni) Strangis
Jun 20, 2016
John (Giovanni) (aka 'The Doc') Strangis, 73, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Monday June 20, 2016 at his residence. Born in Nicastro (Lamezia Terme), Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Veneranda (Girardo) Strangis. John was raised in Italy until age 14. He came to America in 1957 with his mother Veneranda and brother...
Angelo Aguglia
Jun 17, 2016
Angelo Aguglia, 91 of Niagara Falls, NY died on June 18, 2016 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Cerda, Sicily, Italy he was the son of the late Luigi and Giuseppina (Graziano) Aguglia. Angelo was raised and educated in Italy. He married Maria G. (D'Attilo) Aguglia on October 22, 1960 in Italy, and in 1969 they immigrated to...
Roberta A. (Pera) Larusch
Jun 16, 2016
Roberta A. (Pera) LaRusch, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret 'Peggy' (Benson) Hurley. Roberta was employed as an inspector at American Pharmaceutical Partners on Grand Island, NY and retired after 25 years of service....
