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Mark Brayley

Mark Brayley

May 22, 2021

Mark Brayley, 62, passed away at his residence on May 22, 2021.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Florence D. (Anderson) Brayley.

Mark graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and was employed in Landscaping in Lewiston, NY.  He loved to fix and drive muscle cars, singing, playing basketball and...

John S. Mattera

John S. Mattera

May 22, 2021

John S. Mattera, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 22, 2021 in Buffalo, NY. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Giouse and Cecelia (Dellicurti) Mattera.

John graduated from Bronx Vocational High School in 1953.  He served in the United States Army from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956. ...

Samuel J. "Sammy" Sahagian

Samuel J. "Sammy" Sahagian

May 20, 2021

Samuel J. "Sammy" Sahagian, 59, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away after a brief illness on May 20, 2021 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Samuel and Altoon Sahagian.

Sammy graduated from Trott Vocational School in Niagara Falls.  He was employed with the Glaziers...

Dr. Robert C. Bennett

Dr. Robert C. Bennett

May 20, 2021

Robert "Big Rob" C. Bennett, PhD, LMHC, CASA, 55, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Robert C. Bennett, Sr. and Annie Whigham and the beloved husband of Vicky (Wideman) Bennett, who he married on September 12, 2012 in Niagara...

Rosemary "Deedy" Zeno

Rosemary "Deedy" Zeno

May 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Rosemary "Deedy" Zeno of Niagara Falls, NY announces her peaceful passing on May 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, NY at the age of 95.

She was the eldest of 8 siblings born April 26, 1926 in Johnstown, PA the daughter of the late Francis...

Leslie R. Carpenter

Leslie R. Carpenter

May 18, 2021

Leslie R. Carpenter, 85, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Northgate Manor. Born in Oshweken, Ontario, he was the son of the late Walter and Electee Carpenter; and the beloved husband of Ella "Jean" J. (General) Carpenter.

Leslie proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years prior...

Gail A. Andres

Gail A. Andres

May 16, 2021

Gail A. Andres, returned to her heavenly home on May 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with prolonged illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and, ultimately, gave her peace.

Gail was born March 7, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Eugene and Marjorie (Frawley)...

Phyllis Infantino

Phyllis Infantino

May 14, 2021

Devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Phyllis (Palmeri) Infantino, 97, passed away on Friday May 14 th , 2021. Phyllis was born on March 13, 1924 in Niagara Falls, NY to James and Mary (Rotella) Palmeri.  She was the eldest of six siblings, survived by Jean (late Lee) Parsons, and predeceased by the late Marie Colavecchia, late Stella (late Joseph)...

Suzanne Kelly

Suzanne Kelly

May 11, 2021

Suzanne Kelly, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Carmen M. and Elizabeth M. (Pulasky) Bononno.

Suzanne was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Niagara Falls. She was also a longtime...

Maria M. Cota

Maria M. Cota

May 9, 2021

Maria M. Cota, 66, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Teirceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Denis) Airoso.

In July of 1975, Maria married Jose A. Cota in the Azores.  Shortly thereafter, they came to the United States,...

Shirley A. Tolomeo

Shirley A. Tolomeo

May 9, 2021

Shirley A. Tolomeo, 75, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Gertrude (Patnode) LaCounte.

Shirley came to the area as a child with her family and graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1963.   On February...

Bernardino "Bill" Quarantello

Bernardino "Bill" Quarantello

May 6, 2021

Bernardino "Bill" Quarantello, 86, of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 6, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George and Carmel (Chiampi) Quarantello.

Bill graduated from Trott Vocational High School.    He proudly served in the United States Navy from...

Scott J. Fiore

Scott J. Fiore

May 4, 2021

Scott J. Fiore, 46, of Hamburg, NY, passed away on May 4, 2020 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Rutherford) Fiore.

Scott enjoyed skating with SABAH, and was a music and car enthusiast.  Above all, he was a good-natured person who...

Gregory G. Beach

Gregory G. Beach

May 4, 2021

Gregory G. Beach, passed away at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on May 4, 2021, his 69 th birthday.  Born in Jackson, MI, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Virginia (Simpson) Beach.

Greg came to the area as a teenager with his family, and graduated from Lewiston-Porter High School.  On July 14, 1978,...

Doris Quarantillo Kinmond

Doris Quarantillo Kinmond

May 1, 2021

Doris Quarantillo Kinmond, 66, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late John Salvatore and Josephine Mary (Wayland) Quarantillo; and beloved wife of the late William Kinmond.

Doris was a 1972 graduate of Madonna High School and attended...

Robert P. Colosi

Robert P. Colosi

Apr 28, 2021

Robert P. Colosi, 73, of Sanborn, NY, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Mario and Netta (Cipolla) Colosi.

Bob graduated from Niagara Falls High School. He was employed as a Parts Manager for Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex for 30...

Don S. Catalano

Don S. Catalano

Apr 28, 2021

Don S. Catalano, 80, of Niagara Falls, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Tolomeo) Catalano.

Don was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. As a young man, he worked at his family's business,...

Gaetano "Guy" Pizzi

Gaetano "Guy" Pizzi

Apr 28, 2021

Gaetano Pizzi, age 79, of Youngstown, NY, went home to his Lord on April 28, 2021. Born in Sassano, Salerno, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosa (Ricciardone) Pizzi.

Guy was raised in Italy and, at age 19, moved to Canada before immigrating to the United States where he proudly obtained citizenship.  He...

Eleanor A. Petricca

Eleanor A. Petricca

Apr 28, 2021

Eleanor A. Petricca, 87, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Sunnyside Care Center in East Syracuse, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Giulio and Michelina (Raspa) Ucci.

On September 3, 1966, Eleanor married Anthony L. Petricca in Niagara Falls.  Mr. Petricca predeceased her on...

Robert A. McMullen

Robert A. McMullen

Apr 26, 2021

Robert A. McMullen, age 89, of Ransomville, NY and formerly of Kenmore, NY, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Born in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Pearl (Frontz) McMullen; beloved husband of Mary (Clossin) McMullen, whom he married on July 31, 1953 in Winchester, VA.

Robert was raised in Pennsylvania...

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