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Angela Rasmussen
Jan 7, 2010
Angela (Fasanelli) Rasmussen, 80, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Thursday January 7, 2010 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Santina (Muscarella) Fasanelli. Angela was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On August 20, 1955 she married Roger C. Rasmussen at...
Joseph Mazza
Jan 7, 2010
Joseph P. Mazza, age 95, died at Riverwood Health Care Facility in Grand Island, NY on Thursday January 7, 2010. Born in Hamilton, Ontario he was the son of the late Dominic and Fortunata (Miamone) Mazza. On June 12, 1940 he married Rose J. (Sauro) Mazza at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mrs. Mazza predeceased...
John F. Rovert
Jan 6, 2010
The family of John Francis Rovert will receive friends on Friday January 29th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Rd. Niagara Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Hughson officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery...
Louis "Red" D'Amico
Jan 6, 2010
Louis 'Red' D'Amico, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Laurino D'Amico and Antoinette (DeSantis) D'Amico and step son of the late Philomena 'Fannie' (Tirabassi) Cicchetti D'Amico. Louis was a lifelong resident of Niagara...
Larry L. Sweney, Jr.
Jan 3, 2010
Larry L. Sweney Jr., 42, of Niagara Falls, NY died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday January 3, 2010. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Carol A. (Tanzella) (Paul D.) Wright of Niagara Falls, NY, and Larry L. (Marcia) Sweney Sr. of Grand Island, NY. Larry attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational...
Stanley Zankowski
Jan 2, 2010
Stanley Zankowski, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Saturday January 2, 2010 at Crestwood Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Stanley was born in Niagara Falls, NY and was the son of the late Adam and Anna (Malecki) Zauczkowski. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Trott Vocational High School. On September 30, 1939 he married Clara...
Richard P. Caterisano
Dec 31, 2009
Richard P. Caterisano, 84, of Ransomville, NY passed away on Thursday December 31, 2009 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmel (Rufran) Caterisano. Richard attended local schools in Niagara Falls and worked at the former Vanadium Corp. He enlisted in the United States Marine...
Brandalyn Bellavia
Dec 27, 2009
Brandalyn Amelia ' Beanie' 'Brandy' (Scalzo) Bellavia, 93 passed away on Sunday December 27, 2009 in Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY the daughter of the late Louis and Irene (Logan) Scalzo Sr. Brandalyn was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and formerly Wheatfield Towers, where she proudly served as president...
Lucia Leardini
Dec 25, 2009
Lucia (Baietti) Leardini, 91 of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Friday December 25, 2009 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in San Martino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Agostino and Virginia (Cesari) Baietti. Lucia married Cesarino Leardini on April 6, 1942 in San Marino, Italy and came to the Niagara Falls...
Mary F. Detroia
Dec 25, 2009
Mary F. (Pisani) DeTroia, 85 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Friday December 25, 2009 at Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Galeton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Pisani and Antoinette (Mallizo) Cipparone, and step-daughter of the late Michael Cipparone. Mary came to the Niagara Falls, NY area as a young child...
Josephine Ruggirello
Dec 23, 2009
Josephine Ruggirello, 93, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Northgate Manor in North Tonawanda, NY after a long illness. She was born April 20, 1916 in Niagara Falls, New York, the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Gaetana Ruggirello. Josephine was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and in honoring her parents, dedicated her entire life...
Viola 'Voula' Vlahopoulos
Dec 23, 2009
Viola 'Voula' (Churakos) Vlahopoulos, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Wednesday December 23, 2009 at Inter Community Memorial Hospital in Newfane, NY. Born in a small village outside of Sparta, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Katina (Thukos) Churakos. Voula as she was known to family and friends came to Niagara Falls, NY with her...
Cristina Pardo Portale
Dec 22, 2009
Cristina Pardo Portale, 29, of Lewiston, NY passed away unexpectedly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, on Tuesday December 22, 2009 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born in Bogata, Colombia she was the daughter of Martha I. (Torres) Pallone of Lewiston, NY; stepdaughter of Frank A. Pallone, D.D.S of Lewiston, NY and daughter of Alberto...
Emma Siracuse
Dec 22, 2009
Emma (Zuccari) Siracuse, 94 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family under the care Niagara Hospice. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Francesca (D'Angelo) Zuccari. Emma was raised on a Dairy farm and daily walked five miles where she was...
Maria Stella Trapasso
Dec 22, 2009
Maria Stella (nee Chiarella) Trapasso, 87, of Lockport, NY, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Tuesday December 22, 2009 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport, NY. Born in Gimigliano, Catanzaro, Italy she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Rosa (Pascente) Chiarella. Maria attended school in Italy and emigrated Canada in 1953. On January 15, 1955, she married...
Mary R. Valore
Dec 21, 2009
Mary R. (Mazzei) Valore, 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY died on Monday December 21, 2009 at Fairchild Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Victoria (Prate) Mazzei. Mary was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. On April 12, 1947 she married...
Anthony Severino
Dec 21, 2009
Anthony J. Severino, 89, of the Town of Niagara, NY died on Monday December 21, 2009 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in New York City, NY he was the son of the late Giacomo and Anna (Cucinella) Severino. Anthony attended school in New York City. During World War II he served in the United States Army...
Mark Zito
Dec 20, 2009
Founded the Niagara Power Coalition Mark S. Zito, 51, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday December 20, 2009 at his residence. He was the son of the late Charlotte (Mari) Zito and the late Frank Zito. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Mark was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School and obtained an Associate Degree from the Broward...
Vincenzo 'Vince' Desantis
Dec 20, 2009
Vincenzo 'Vince' DeSantis 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday December 20, 2009 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Introdacqua, Abruzzi, Italy, he was the son of the late Filomeno and Maria Concetta (DePietro) DeSantis. Vince was raised and educated in Italy, and served in the Italian Army. He immigrated to Niagara Falls, NY...
Marie Zuccari
Dec 19, 2009
Marie (Morigi) Zuccari, 95, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Saturday December 19, 2009 while under hospice care in Valencia, California, where she had resided since 1995. Born and educated in Gary, IN she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Ernestina Morigi. In 1937, she married Louis Zuccari and they moved to Niagara Falls, NY to raise...
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