Obituaries

Search Obituaries and Share Condolences

Vincent Carbone

Vincent Carbone

Nov 5, 2021

Vincent Carbone, 54, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on November 5, 2021 at Buffalo Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Buffalo, NY.  Born on September 19, 1967 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Margaret A. (Giancola) Carbone and Stanley A. Carbone.

Vincent was raised in Lake Worth, FL, and enlisted in the United States Navy...

Frank C. Janese

Frank C. Janese

Nov 2, 2021

Frank C. Janese, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Anna (Pucci) Janese; and the beloved husband of Rosalie V. (Clark) Janese, who he married on February 19, 1952 at St. Joseph's Church.

...

Samuel W. Bowe

Samuel W. Bowe

Nov 2, 2021

Samuel Wayne Bowe, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Charles A., U.S. Marines and Anna Pauline (Armstrong) Bowe.

Sam was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed...

Salvatore P. Zoda

Salvatore P. Zoda

Nov 2, 2021

Salvatore P. Zoda, 77, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on November 2, 2021 at St. Martin Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, after a long and well lived life.  Born on November 12, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Panepinto) Zoda.  He was married to his wife of 53 years...

Joseph T. Meegan, II

Joseph T. Meegan, II

Nov 1, 2021

Joseph T. Meegan, II, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on November 1, 2021.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Mary Rose (Dick) Meegan.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961 until his Honorable Discharge in 1964.  He later served in the...

Ronald C. Smith

Ronald C. Smith

Oct 29, 2021

Ronald C. Smith, 88, formerly of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away at his residence in Niagara Falls, NY under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Chester E. and Edith May (Crandall) Smith.

Ron lived in the Tonawanda area most of his life.  He served proudly in the...

Joseph Arnel “Arnie” Rochon

Joseph Arnel “Arnie” Rochon

Oct 26, 2021

Joseph Arnel "Arnie" Rochon, 88, of Lewiston, NY, and formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, children and sister. Born in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Arcides and Jeanne (DesJardins) Rochon.

Arnel or Arnie, as he was affectionally known as by his...

John Lee Hurley, Sr.

John Lee Hurley, Sr.

Oct 25, 2021

John Lee Hurley, Sr., a resident of Palm Beach, Florida and Buffalo, New York, died on October 25, 2021 at 95 years of age. He was born on August 26, 1926 in Buffalo, New York to Irene Margaret Lee and Emmet Daniel Hurley.

John was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania and attended The Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie...

Betty E. Vicaire

Betty E. Vicaire

Oct 25, 2021

Betty E. Vicaire, 98, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 25, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mable Bowser.

Betty was raised in Pennsylvania where she attended local schools. She moved to Niagara...

Terry A. Smith

Terry A. Smith

Oct 25, 2021

Terry A. Smith, 67, of Tonawanda, NY, passed away on October 25, 2021 at his residence.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was son of the late Paul H. and Wanda M. (Tweed) Smith.

Terry was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield High School.  On April 24, 1988, he married Lynn M. (Morrow) Smith in Niagara Falls. Terry was...

Carl W. Raybon

Carl W. Raybon

Oct 24, 2021

Carl W. Raybon, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clera (Davis) Raybon; and beloved husband of the late Jemelie (George) Raybon.

Carl was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and a...

Stephen A. Brayley

Stephen A. Brayley

Oct 24, 2021

Stephen A. Brayley, 56, passed away at his residence on October 24, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Florence D. (Anderson) Brayley.

Steve enjoyed working on cars and doing chores around his own house and for family and friends.  He also enjoyed listening to music and riding...

Frances Diletti

Frances Diletti

Oct 24, 2021

Frances Diletti, 92, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her residence.  The daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Lanni) Petrucci, she was born in St. Elia, Italy (Province of Frosinone).  Her hometown is a small village which sits in the shadow of the famous Benedictine monastery, Monte Cassino.  She immigrated to...

Kenneth G. Stafford

Kenneth G. Stafford

Oct 22, 2021

Kenneth G. Stafford, 65, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 22, 2021 at his daughter's residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Cornelius W. and Ruth (O'Dell) Stafford.

Kenneth was married to Mary E. (Tessier) Stafford.   Mrs. Stafford predeceased him on July, 20,...

Patricia A. Perry

Patricia A. Perry

Oct 21, 2021

Patricia A. Perry, 62, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 21, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Lois M. (Marshanke) Perry.

Patricia was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School.   Pat enjoyed gardening and arts and crafts, especially painting, coloring and drawing.  Affectionately known as 'Mama...

Robert E. "Bob" Bevilacqua

Robert E. "Bob" Bevilacqua

Oct 21, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Bevilacqua, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on October 21, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Galantino and Carol (Cyphers) Bevilacqua.

Bob attended local schools and graduated SUNY Brockport with an Associate's Degree in Communications and Theatre.   He was employed...

Nicholas J. Perry

Nicholas J. Perry

Oct 17, 2021

Nicholas J. Perry, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late James and Bernice (DeLosh) Perry; and the husband of the late Lois M. (Marshanke) Perry, who he married on July 29, 1950 in Our Lady of Lebanon Church....

Helen Flinchum

Helen Flinchum

Oct 16, 2021

Helen Flinchum, 81, of Youngstown, NY, passed away at her residence on October 16, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Arshaluce "Alice" (Sherenian) Mardirosian.

Helen was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On January 14, 1959, she married Oscar B. Flinchum. Helen earned her Associate's Degree...

Frederick "Rick" G. Collier

Frederick "Rick" G. Collier

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick "Rick" G. Collier, 67, of Niagara Falls, passed away October 16, 2021 at his lifelong home.  Born on July 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Frederick "Bud" and Grace (Olson) Collier.

Rick was an only child, but grew up surrounded by cousins, friends and beloved dogs in his LaSalle neighborhood. Rick attended local...

Gracelyn Marra Bax

Gracelyn Marra Bax

Oct 15, 2021

On the afternoon of October 15, 2021, Gracelyn Marra Bax, age 71, while in the loving embrace of her family, turned her beautiful face toward God and His angels carried her into heaven.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Peter J. and Sarah R. (Graci) Marra.

Grace, a gifted student, received her high school diploma...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel Niagara Funeral Chapel Obituaries

M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel offers a collection of obituaries for Niagara Falls. We conduct funeral services throughout New York that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.