OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 26 May 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The Buffalo News http://www.buffalonews.com Armenia, Pierina (Stevanato) May 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late George Armenia; dear mother of Maria (Anthony) Visco; dearest nonna of Paul and Michael Visco; sister of Tommaso (Resi) Stevanato of Italy and Mirella (Gastone) Marazzato of Australia; predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. The family will be present at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Church, 348 Porter Ave., Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Beckwith Jr., Walter C. Of Angola, NY. May 25, 2005. Loving husband of the late Esther Beckwith; father of Suzanne (Thom) Byron, Sandra L. and Scott C. (Diana) Beckwith; brother of Robert (Evelyn) Beckwith; grandfather of Jenna, Calid Habeyab and Joshua, Cody Beckwith; dear friend of Janet Brady; also survived by his pets Lucifer, Charm and Copper. Friends may call on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the ADDISON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 262 North Main St., Angola, where prayers will be held Saturday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Farnham, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Bielawa, Alice L. (Wojtowicz) May 24, 2005, Beloved wife of the late Henry B. Bielawa; dear daughter of the late Phillip and Katherine (Ostrowski) Wojtowicz; sister of the late Alfred (Mary Ann) Wojtowicz and the late Emily (late Edward) Kosieracki; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral service from the MATTHEW C. OKONIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1168 Walden Ave. at Gualbert Friday at 9:30 AM in St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Family present Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 PM. Mrs. Bielawa was a member of The Cheektowaga Seniors. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Boruszewski, Helen (Sczesny) May 23, 2005, mother of Adrianne (John) Kencik and Val Burke; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of three; daughter of the late Walter and Bernice Sczesny; predeceased by brothers and sisters. Private Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 632-8200. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Carder, Michelle R. (Carini) Suddenly May 24, 2005 of Sardinia, NY; beloved wife of Christopher W. Carder; devoted mother of Hunter, Madison and Hayden; daughter of Peggy (David) McAllister and Keith (Diane) Carini; daughter-in-law of Diane and Harold Carder; sister of Dennis 'DJ' (Sue) McWhirter, Jason (Traci), Dustin (Julia) and Desiree McAllister (Brian Norman), Stacy Dermont (Dr. Daniel Koontz) and Melanee Dermont; granddaughter of Grace Fulton; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Friday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main Street, East Aurora. Funeral services at the Pioneer Christian Fellowship Church, Rt. 39, Yorkshire, Saturday at 11:00 AM. (Please assemble at church). Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Eden. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions to a fund to be set up for Michelle's children would be appreciated. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Crandall, Robert L. May 23, 2003. Beloved husband of Rose D. (nee Ellison) Crandall; loving father of Kathlyn, Colleen, Michelle, Robert Jr., Brenda, Mickey, Joseph, Katie and Robert III; also survived by several grandchildren; one brother, Jay and two sisters. The family will be present Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8 PM at the (Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 6050 Transit Rd., where funeral services will follow at 8 PM. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Freedman, Earle 5/25/05. Beloved husband of the late Eunice Freedman; devoted father of Sanford (Janet) Freedman and Lori (David) Friedes of Toledo, Ohio; loving grandfather of Michael and Dana. Funeral services will be held Friday 1 PM from Elmlawn Cemetery, Brighton Gate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton, Buffalo NY, 14263. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, INC. For online tributes, go to www.mesnekoff.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Gervase, Frank F. May 24, 2005. Beloved husband of 52 years to Eleanore (nee Rogowski); dearest father of Victor (Kathie), the late Nicholas, John (Marlene), Frank (Leslie), Lillian (Ron) Smith, Penny (Frank) Summers and Patti (Dan) Hamelin of Ontario; grandfather of Robyn, Bonnie, Ashlee, Nicholas Gervase, 11 grandchildren and great-grandfather of Alexis; brother of Lucille Powers, Marie Keem, Santina Gervase and pre-deceased by two brothers and seven sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 9 AM and from Queen of Martyrs Church at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Adalbert Cemetery. Mr. Gervase was an Army veteran in WW II. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice Foundation. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Goinski, Richard J. May 24, 2005; husband of the late Florence (nee Legierski); brother of Irene (Matthew) Serwacki and the late Vincent and Laurie Goinski; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from The PACER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd (2 blocks east of Dick Rd) Saturday 9:30 AM and Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Family present Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Richard was an active member of PBA. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Griem, Alice E. (McArthur) MAY 23, 2005 of Grand Island, NY; formerly of West Seneca, NY ; wife of the late Lawrence W. Griem; mother of Marsha (David) Hammond grandmother of Tracy (Jeffrey) Senn and Scott (Lisa) Hammond; great grandmother of Daniel Senn and Jack and Anna Hammond; sister of David (Arline) McArthur and the late James, (Late Marie), Ovid (late Jane) and Herbert McArthur. Relatives and friends received at The SIECK & MAST FUNERAL HOME, 250 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca 825-5205, Saturday May 28 from 11-1 PM with a service starting at 1 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice, 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Howles, Conceta (Markello) May 24, 2005 of Angola, NY. Wife of the late Llewellyn N. Howles; beloved mother of Joan (David) VanEpps, William (Janet), Daniel (Suzanne-Bissonette) Howles and Dr. Philip (Allison-Banerji) Howles; grandmother of Sharon Ann, Justin, Heather, Jason, Kimberly, Kate, Erin, Amanda, Carrie, Gabriel, Michael and Samuel; great-grandmother of Liam, Ryan and Rachel; sister of Nina, Dr. James (Rhea), Dr. Ross (Grace), Dr. Anthony (Nancy), Dr. Samuel (June) Markello,the late Joseph and Carl Markello; sister-in-law of Rose Markello. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 10634 Main St (Route 62) North Collins, NY. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 from the Wesleyan Church, Bantle Road, North Collins. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Kertzie, Jean M. Williamsville, Monday, May 23, 2005, at age 84; predeceased by her husband of 56 years Frank J. Kertzie; she is survived by her daughter Patricia (Craig) Byham of Spencerport, NY; her grandchildren Tracy (Gil) Crespo and Matthew (Laura Lamb) Byham; her sisters Virginia Whetstone, Mary Louise Brown, Carol Gibbons and Patricia Ryan; her brother Leo (Barbara) Ryan of Phoenix, AZ; many nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was a long time employee of Kaufmann's Department Store of Eastern Hills Mall. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass Friday at 9:30 AM at St. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. John's Home, Memorial Fund, 150 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620, in her memory. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Kraft, Michael Matthew 52 of 152 Silver Birch Lane, Mt. Holly, NC 28120; May 16, 2005, after a lengthy illness; native of Buffalo, NY; husband of Diane Kraft; father of Thomas Michael Kraft and Audrey Lee Kraft all of Mt. Holly, NC; son of Eugene and Fay Mann Kraft of Buffalo; brother of Christine Kraft and Gary (Pamela) Kraft all of Buffalo; also survived by three nieces of Buffalo, NY. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by McLEAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS of Belmont, NC. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Lawhorne, Christina P. (Hahl) May 25, 2005, loving daughter of the late George and Marie; dear sister of Craig (Jackie), James (Tara), Wayne and the late George Hahl; half sister of Donald and Robert Hubley; aunt of Jimmy, Melissa, Krystal and Tyler. Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME INC. ( 836-2935) Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. LoTempio, Robert W. May 22, 2005. Husband of Linda (Marsh) LoTempio; father of Robert W. LoTempio, Jr., Heidi LoTempio, Matthew LoTempio; step-father of Brian (Billie) Marsh, Christine (Timothy) Basham, Stephaine Lyon, Beth A. (Christopher) Bond; grandfather of 14 grandchildren; son of Joseph and Rosemarie (Dougherty) LoTempio; brother of Eugene (Jay) LoTempio, Linda (Thomas) Scott, Mary (Paul) Hojnacki, JoMarie (Dave) Giardina; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family present to receive friends Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.), where funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Rose of Lima Church (Parker & Parkside Aves.) at 9:30 AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Macumber, Stewart E. May 24, 2005, in Sarasota, FL, formerly of Town of Tonawanda, NY, beloved husband of the late Grace (Copley); dear father of Alice (William) Yarbrough of Sarasota, FL and the late Stewart A. (Paula) Macumber; grandfather of Karen (Donald) Scalise and Michael Macumber; brother of the late Dorothy Pappart. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in Kenmore Baptist Church, 10 Wardman Rd. Saturday at 11:00. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial Contributions may be made to Kenmore Baptist Church or the Boy Scouts of America. Interment in Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. McMahon, Paul E. May 24, 2005, beloved husband of the late Wilma (Nachtrieb); devoted father of Donald R. (Beth), Patricia of Lockport, NY and Paul (Andrea DeCapua) McMahon of New Jersey; brother of Edward J. (Marjorie), Donald K. (Patricia) McMahon and the late Elizabeth Peterson, Harry, James and Richard McMahon; also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the BURY & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Amelia RC Church at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may contribute to the Alzheimers Association. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Meidenbauer, Doria C. (Radder) May 24, 2005, of Varysburg, NY, formerly of Lancaster, NY, beloved wife of Clifford Meidenbauer; devoted mother of Randall (Bernice) and Scott (Patricia) Meidenbauer; loving grandmother of Eric (Heidi) and Lindsay Meidenbauer; dear sister of John (Ann) Radder, Arlene (James) Gasko, Robert (Eleanor) and Gerald (late Pearl) Radder, Judith (Thomas) VanCamp and the late Edwin, Leslie, Herman, Howard, Ellsworth, Clifford, Charles and Donald Radder, Mildred Kale and Eleanor Salmon; sister-in-law of Virginia (Steve) Krempa and the late Myrtle Repka, Phyllis Root and Phillip 'Ed' Meidenbauer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation with family Wednesday, June 1, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora, where funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2, at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions in Doris' memory can be made to Wyoming Community Hospital Foundation, 400 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/30/2005. Murtha, Thomas "Jay" May 17, 2005, of West Seneca; husband of the late Bernadette; father of Thomas J. (Sharon), James (Molly), Martin (Barbara), Lawrence (Mary), Matthew (Lois), Michael (Linda), Patrick (Judy) and the late Mark Murtha; brother of Rosemary (Thomas) Waters, Patricia (Robert) Briggs, Daniel (Julie), late Michael Murtha and Margaret Smyntek; also survived by 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church, Saturday at 9:30 AM. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Pace, Judith G. Vasi "Judy" Of Kenmore, May 24, 2005; beloved wife of John Pace; dear mother of Mary A. (Brian) Fogarty-Baty, John F. (Cheryl) Pace; Nana to Madison, Brianna Pace, Derek, Stephen, Gabrielle Fogarty; step-grandmother of Courtney, Brandon and Callie Baty; sister of Rosemarie (Rocco) Gonnella and the late Gerald (Debbie) Vasi; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where funeral will be held Friday at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Pauls R.C. Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Elmlawn Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Payne, Mildred J. May 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late Alan S. Payne; dearest mother of Alan (late Lisa) and Kevin (Barbara) Payne; dear grandmother of Matthew, Samantha, Joshua, Nicolina and Rachael; sister of the late Margaret Derner and John Rafter. Family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Drive (at Parker Blvd. where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired contributions may be made in Mrs. Payne's memory to the American Cancer Society. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Penksa, Mary (Waclawski) May 24, 2005, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Joseph (Doris), Richard (Lorraine) and Marjorie (Al) Saia; fond grandmother of nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; dear sister of Thaddeus (Elsie) and the late Stella (late Jim) Ziolkowski, Rev. Msgr. Joseph, Edward (Henrietta) and Rose Waclawski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St (near Grant) Saturday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends invited. Family present Friday 4-8 PM. Mrs. Penksa was a member of the Parish Rosary Society. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund preferred. Interment St. Stanislaus. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Raczkiewicz, Joseph V. Of Buffalo, NY, May 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Loretta (nee Migdal); dearest father of Christine (Dennis C.) Lyons and Joahnn (John) Wrazen; brother of Helen Hartz, of Lockport and the late Edward, Marion, Edmund, Henry and Leo; also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY, Saturday morning at 10:15 AM and from St. Pius X Church, Getzville at 11 AM. Deceased was a member of Adam Plewacki Post American Legion #799 and the Holy Name Society of Corpus Christi Church. Visitation Thursday and Friday from 4-8 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Roberts, Worthington "Ted" Prescott May 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Dorothy L. (nee Loomis) Roberts; dearest father of Wendy Catherine (John Pirraglia) Roberts, Scott Worthington (Shirley) Roberts, and David Harry Roberts; loving grandfather of Laura and Natalie. The family will be present on Friday from 4-7 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 8440 Main St. (near Harrils Hill Rd.). A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Griner Rd. Friends invited. On line register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Santarosa, Rose (Bonanno) May 23, 2005, of Niagara Falls, NY; wife of Chester Santarosa; mother of Ron (Kathy) Santarosa of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, LouAnn (Bruce) Lucsok, Linda (Joseph) Danovskis both of Wheatfield, NY, Anthony (Susan) Santarosa of Youngstown, NY; sister of Paolo (Immacolata) Bonanno of Niagara Falls, NY; sister-in-law of Liana Curtis of Niagara Falls, NY and Claude (Eleanor) Santarosa of Lewiston, NY; also survived by 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins in the United States, Canada and Italy. Friends may call Friday 4-8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Rd., Niagara Falls, NY, where Funeral Services begin Saturday 9:45 AM and 10:30 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street & Independence Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Memorials to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Restoration Fund, 2486 Grand Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228-1198. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Slowik, Irene D. (Przybysz) May 25, 2005; beloved wife of the late Stanley Slowik; dearest mother of Sandra (Stephen) O'Loughlin Elggren; loving grandmother of Heather A. (Christopher Green) O'Loughlin and Jennifer C. O'Loughlin; sister of Robert (Lucy) Przybysz, the late Leon Pryor, Richard Pryor, Eugene Przybysz and Isabel Zweigle. The family will be present on Saturday from 8-9 AM at The (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 1132 Delaware Ave., where funeral services will follow at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Blessed Sacrament Church ( Delaware and Utica) at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online Register book www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Sodaro, Margaret D. (Montesano) May 26, 2005, beloved wife of James J. Sodaro Sr.; dearest mother of James J. Sodaro Jr.; dear sister of Mildred (late Joseph) Foresta and the late William J. Montesano and Marie (Joseph) Martino; also survived by her sister-in-law Frances Montesano and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday 3-8 PM at The (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Andrew RC Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register book at www.AMIGONE.com Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Wick, Edward R. Of Orchard Park, NY, May 24, 2005; beloved husband of the late Ame R. (Jarmusz) Wick; father of Nancy A. (Donald) Camillo and Alan E. (Maryann) Wick; also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Wick. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday 9:30 AM in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005. Wilhelm II, Albert "Day" May 10, 2005 in Florida, formerly of Buffalo; beloved father of Day (Liz) Wilhelm III, Laura (Ken) Kreutzer; loving grandfather of Rachael Kreutzer; also survived by brother Fritz (Norma) Wilhelm and sister Mary Miller. Memorial Mass to be held on Saturday May 28 at 10 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to the American Lung Association preferred. Published in the Buffalo News on 5/26/2005. Wood, Gertrude P. (Palmer) May 24, 2005, beloved wife of the late William C.; dear mother of Linda C. Taylor (Edward Hogle); grandmother of Robert K. Taylor Jr., Andrew B. and Scott W. Ketcham; sister of Joan Dalgleish and Carolyn Wheeler. No prior visitation. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. On-line tributes may be sent to www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn. of WNY. Arrangements by DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005. Zimpfer III, Edward L. In Millbrae, CA, May 21, 2005, dearest son of Doreen and late Edward L. Zimpfer Jr.; beloved father of Adam, Jarrod and Amanda Zimpfer; grandfather of Sydney, Carolyn and Olivia; loving brother of Christine (Russell) Pieri, Mary (David) Wasilewski, Gretchen Burgess, William (Deborah) Zimpfer, Peter Zimpfer, Paula (Bernard) Kolber, Katrina (Timothy) Foster; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 Pm at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY, where prayers will be offered Saturday at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian burial from Christ the King R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the charity of your choice. Published in the Buffalo News from 5/25/2005 - 5/27/2005.