Obituaries

Nov 2, 2022

Stanley R. 'Bob' Kasprzak, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 2, 2022 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Genevieve (Jakubowski) Kasprzak.

Stan was raised in Niagara Falls. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...

Nov 1, 2022

A. Joseph DeMunda, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 1, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grazia (DeSantis) DeMunda.

Joseph was raised in Niagara Falls where he attended local schools. He enlisted in the United States Army and served at the Battle of the Bulge during...

Nov 1, 2022

John J. Sicoli, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 1, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Giovanni 'John' and Constance (Rizzo) Sicoli.

John was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools.  He proudly served in the United States Navy...

Oct 31, 2022

Doris M. Gazy, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 31, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Emily (Sparling) DeFazio and step-daughter of Anthony DeFazio.

Doris was predeceased by her husband, Emil F. 'Moe' Gazy, on February 6, 2010.   Doris enjoyed being a...

Oct 31, 2022

Linda Hillman, 70, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on October 31, 2022 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

There will be no prior visitation or services.  Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Oct 30, 2022

John Fouad Jowdy ("Giddo"), age 84, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Center. Born on September 14th, 1938, in Deir El Harf, Lebanon, he was the son of the late Fouad and Genevieve Abou-Jaoude.  John was also predeceased by a sister, Jeanette and brothers, Mouawad and Michael.

John attended Jesuit...

Oct 29, 2022

Frank R. Giuliani Giancola, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 29, 2022 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Laura (Ventry) Giancola.

Frank was raised in Niagara Falls and attended local schools including Buffalo Seminary.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fredonia State and...

Oct 29, 2022

Frances M. Buffone, 96, passed away on October 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Patsy and Clara (Sdao) Buffone. Frances is survived by her sister Margaret (late Ignazio) Ognibene; her beloved niece and caregiver, Catherine (Douglas) Potter; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Oct 28, 2022

Laura A. Mascaro, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 28, 2022 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gino and Ida (Bindi) Parenti.

Laura was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. On April 16, 1955, she married the love of...

Oct 28, 2022

Flora (DiGregorio) Cortese, 99, of Niagara Falls, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cesidio and Colomba (Caruso) DiGregorio.  She married John Cortese, who predeceased her on March 28, 2001.  In 1946, the family opened Mario's Store which they operated until...

Oct 27, 2022

Sharon Graci, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene 'Geno' and Julie (Kurek) Fucarino.

Sharon was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara County Community College. She began working at Moore Business Forms and the Carborundum...

Oct 27, 2022

Susan Aceti, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 27, 2022 in Buffalo General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late James 'Dayton' and Hazel (McQuade) Radigan.

Raised in Ontario, Susan was a graduate of SCVI. She married her beloved husband, Gasper...

Oct 26, 2022

Nick J. Sesto, 97, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 26, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Emporium, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony Sesto and the late Maria (Retrovatta) Sesto Malvestuto Ungaro.

Nick proudly served in the United States Army in Europe in 1944 during World War...

Oct 25, 2022

Carol V. Rudolph-Alongi, 78, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away on October 25, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Angeline V. (Licata) Duthe.

She married Stephen Alongi on April 2, 2005, and Mr. Alongi predeceased her on May...

Oct 25, 2022

Billy Smith, 65, a member of the Tuscarora Nation Turtle Clan, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 at his residence in Lewiston, NY.

Billy was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On November 21, 1981, he married Joanie (Patterson) Smith in Lewiston, NY.  Billy was a member of the Painters & Sandblasters Union Local #65 in...

Oct 25, 2022

James G. DeFranco, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the beloved son of Zora (Rusnak) DeFranco and the late James N. DeFranco.

James' courageous battle with a unique illness since the age of 3 was a true inspiration to his family and friends. He...

Oct 23, 2022

Marjorie L. San Lorenzo, 92, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022, at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Duff and Wilhelmina (Schroeder) Duff.

Marge was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and worked for Bell Aerospace. She was a dancer...

Oct 23, 2022

Sam Fruscione, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022, just one day following the loss of his beloved wife, Carolyn (Mariano) Fruscione, whom he married at St. Anne's Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 1961. Shortly after they moved to 20 th Street in Niagara Falls, NY,...

Oct 22, 2022

Yolanda Presutti, 93, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Lucarini) Leo.

Yolanda was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and a graduate of Niagara Falls High School. She married Frank "Lefty" Presutti, Sr. on May 3, 1947 in...

Oct 22, 2022

Marie R. Kachurek, 94, of Niagara Falls, New York, entered eternal life on October 22, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, New York.  Born and raised in Manchester, England, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Whitaker) Morris.

Marie attended school in England and immigrated to the United States in 1953 with her...