OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 27 Sep 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 Arnold, Lawrence R. "Bud" September 24, 2005, age 57, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Draper) Arnold; former husband of Gail (nee Peck) Major; dear father of Christopher (Colleen) Arnold, Jamie Arnold and Sarah Arnold; loving grandfather of Genevieve; son of Rita (nee Moore) Sullivan and the late Ellis Arnold; stepson of the late John Sullivan; brother of John 'Jack' (Janet) Arnold, Steven (Julie) Arnold and the late William 'Bill' (Cynthia) Arnold; Mr. Arnold was eagerly awaiting the birth of his second grandchild on September 30; son-in-law of Betty (nee Piedmont) Draper; also survived by six loving sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Monday evening 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1024 French Rd. where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM and at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10:00 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made to The Variety Club Tent #7, 195 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14202. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Bach, Josephine A. (Dembski) September 27, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank E. Bach; dear sister of Helen (late Walter) Radick and the late Alice (late Preston) Mambry, Steve (Anice), Walter (Marie), Henry (Rita) and Jane Dembski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from KOLANO FUNERAL HOME, 396 Amherst St. (near Grant) Thursday 9 AM and Assumption Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Family will be present Wednesday only 7-9 PM. Mrs. Bach was retired from the Courier Express. Donations to the Assumption Church Preservation Fund are preferred. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Bager, Robert A. September 21, 2005; loving son of Dr. William and Patricia (nee Tocco) Bager; loving brother of Christina (Rhett) Warrener; loving fiance of Tracy Bliznik; loving grandson of Joseph and Jean Bager, Nicia and the late John Tocco and the late Elizabeth (nee Sheridan) Bager; loving nephew of Anna Mauri, Diana (Bob) Drzewiecki, Tony (Kathy) Tocco, Rita (Mike) Browne, John (Joanne), Joan (Leonard) Maciag, Betty (Don) Haug, Mary Jean Kraengel, Henry (Maria) Steurnagel and Ann Marie Steurnagel; also survived by cousins. Funeral service Friday at 9:45 AM from the URBAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6685 Transit Rd., Swormville and a Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's Church, Swormville at 10:30 AM. Visitation Thursday only from 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in their son's memory to Brockport College Fund - Captain Robert A. Bager SUNY Brockport, Attn: Rhonda St. Amant, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport, NY 14420 - 2914. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Bartel, Samuel J. September 26, 2005; beloved husband of Ruth M. (Franz) Bartel; dear father of James J. (Alice) and Jo-Ann R. (John) Schwartz; beloved grandfather of Jonathan and Jennifer Bartel, Jennifer (Brian) Blaszak and Jeffrey Schwartz; brother of Joseph (Kay) Intrabartolo and the late Charles Intrabartolo; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7pm at the DENGLER AND ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., (between Niagara Falls Blvd. & North Bailey) A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Gregory the Great Church (Maple Rd., Williamsville) Thursday morning at 9:30. (Please assemble at Church). Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Becker, Dennis A. Of Holland, NY, September 23, 2005; brother of Linda Ruckdeschel, Jared and Dana (Joyce) Becker; survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; beloved partner of Serena Rinker. No prior visitation. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2005, at 4 PM from the KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple St., East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foothills Trail Club. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/25/2005 - 9/28/2005. Cotter, James Patrick Died suddenly on September 23, 2005 in Bainbridge, NY; he is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Sarah and Rebecca; and two grandchildren; his brother William J. Cotter and sisters Marguerite Bukowski and Sr. Joan Cotter. Pat Cotter was born in Lackawanna in 1926 to James P. and Anastasia Brady Cotter. He graduated from Canisius High School and attended Canisius College and Georgetown University Law School following service in the Pacific theatre with the US Marine Corps during World War II. He entered into the Society of Jesus, where he served their missions in the third world. He recently retired as a consultant for Vicks Lithograph in Utica, NY. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Fenyvesi, Sister Judith Member of the Sisters of Social Service since 1944. Entered into God's loving embrace on September 26, 2005. Daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Waldmann) Fenyvesi; sister of the late Marianne and Marta Fenyvesi; survived by her cousin Evelyn (late Joseph) Domjan and Evelyn's children: Alma Domjan (John) Melbourne, Dr. Daniel (Judith) Domjan and Professor Michael (Debra) Domjan and their families. Calls may be made Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, (A Prayer Remembrance Service will be held Wednesday at 8:30 PM) at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. (at Tremont) Kenmore where prayers will be offered Thursday morning at 8:45 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church, Delaware Ave. (at West Utica) at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Sr. Judith's memory may be made to the Hurricane Katrina and Rita Relief Fund in c/o the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, 795 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Guerin, Mary E. "Maureen" Of Hamburg, NY, September 26, 2005, loving mother of Lisa Partridge, Thomas (Beth) Partridge and Becky (Trevor) Smith; dear grandmother of Eric, Joshua, Caitlin, Lauren, Erin and Ryan; daughter of the late Patrick and Romayne (nee Weiskerger) Guerin; sister of Patrick Jr. (Gladys) and Thomas Guerin; also survived by many other loving family members and dear friends. Family will be present to receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Blasdell/Lackawanna Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3450 South Park Ave. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM at Springbrook Bible Chapel, 390 Center Rd., West Seneca, NY (please assemble at church). Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Friends invited. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Hitchcock, Mary J. (Whalen) September 26, 2005, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved wife of Hyde J.; dearest mother of Heidi (Paul) Mikoll and Heather; grandmother of Holly, Mackenzie, Adam and Nathan; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee McFarland) Whalen; sister of Gerald (Ruth), Joanne (late Anthony) Kurek and Maureen (Steven) Robinson; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Thursday morning at 9 AM and from St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Hitchcock was a member of the SASS and NRA. Visitation Tuesday-Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Mary's name. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Kowalski, Stella (Borowinski) September 25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Valentine; dear mother of Mary (Richard) Urbanowski; fond grandmother of Cynthia (Larry) Kozlowski, Kenneth Urbanowski (Nanette) and Dr. Paul (Kimberly) Urbanowski; great-grandmother of Janine, Alison, Kevin, Kelly, Brandon, Ashley, Kirstie, Audrey and Evelyn. Family and friends may call Tuesday 2-8 PM at the ORLOWSKI-PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (897-2400) where services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 and at 9:30 at St. John Kanty Church. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Krims, Sally (Leibowitz) September 25, 2005; beloved mother of Leslie (Patricia) Krims; grandmother of Lauren Krims. A service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Kutnyak, Tibor September 26, 2005; beloved husband of Valeria (Farkas); dear father of Thomas (Vickie), the late Tibor Kutnyak; grandfather of Geoffrey, Andrew, Bryan and Benjamin; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 5-8 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at noon in St. Elizabeth's Church, 986 Grant St. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Less, Leo H. September 26, 2005; of Clarence, NY; husband of the late Flora (McDonald) Less; beloved father of R. Bruce (Margie) Less, Sean M. Less and Barbara Ann (John) Szlachtun; brother of Mary (late George) Mitchell, late Raymond, late Joseph (Mildred), late Francis (Jane), late Paul (Jeanne) and the late John (late Betty) Less; ; also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SHEPARD BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main St., Clarence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 10 AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Church Building Fund or the Consolata Fathers. Burial will be Poland, OH Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Lorincz, Joseph September 26, 2005. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Horner); dear father of Alan (JoAnn) Lorincz and Jean (Ralph) Barone; grandfather of six; great-grandfather of nine; brother of Mary (Daniel) Nowatzki and the late Alexander Lorincz. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Wednesday 1-3 & 6-8 PM, where services will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Mangano, Angelo T. September 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Louise (nee Bevilacqua) Mangano; dearest father of Jacqueline (Ben) Damen, Robert (Ursula) Mangano and Marilynn (Arthur) Chubb; dear grandfather of Renee Bouris, Marilou Maglione, Joseph Mangano and Michael Muscato; great-grandfather of Peter Bouris and Alicia Muscato. The family will be present Wednesday 4-9 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker) where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM and from St. John the Baptist Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Guilda's Club, 1140 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209. Online register book at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Martin, Charles J. September 25, 2005, age 76; beloved husband of Kathyleen E. (nee Carter); beloved father of Kevin (Elizabeth) Brock, Charyleen (John Pilkey) Martin, Brian (Jacqueline) Martin, Colleen (Richard Orluk) Martin, the late Patrick Brock; grandfather of six; great-grandfather of two; brother of Elizabeth Lockhart and George Martin; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday 4-7 PM at (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner of Parker). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 10 AM from St. Edmund Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Dr., Tonawanda (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions to VA Medical Ctr., Buffalo, or charity of one's choice. Online register at www.Amigone.com. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Michalak, Doris M. (Grochocki) September 22, 2005 of Cheektowaga, NY; dearest mother of Sharon (Al) Binkert, Greg (Denise) and Juliann (Paul) Kempa; grandmother of Jennifer, Michael, Patrick, Stephanie, Kristina, Kaitlyn and Evan; great-grandmother of Alexander; sister of Joseph Grochocki. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Moritz, Doris B. (Folts) Of Springville, NY, September 25, 2005, wife of Lyle E. Moritz; mother of Dr. David L. (Janice) Moritz, Kathryn A. (Terry) Tharnish, Cynthia J. (James) Dougherty and Margaret L. (Carolyn Leach) Moritz; also survived by six grandchildren; sister of Jean (late Clarence) Blemel and the late Joyce Durfee. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville, NY where Funeral Services will be held at 8 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home, 222 E. Main St., Springville 14141. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Morlock, William P. September 24, 2005, at age 82, beloved husband of Betty Ann (nee State) Morlock; devoted father of William (Jill), Bruce, Thomas (Deborah) of Rew, PA and Glenn Morlock of Lilburn, GA; loving grandfather of Emilee, Elizabeth and Thomas Morlock; brother of Rosemary Huefner and Grace (Leonard) Liebst; brother-in-law of Virginia Morlock, Vincent (Philomena) State, Edward State and Mary Joan Christ; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 7540 Clinton St. (corner of Girdle Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10 AM. Friends invited. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Partridge, Mary E. "Maureen" See Guerin Notice Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Peterman, Gertrude (Turner) Entered into life September 13, 1922, entered into rest September 22, 2005, wife of the late Thomas Peterman; loving mother of Theodore J. (Casie) Singleton; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM at Walls Memorial AME Zion Church, 455 Glenwood Ave., where funeral services will follow at 12 noon. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 995 Genesee St. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Poodry, Neal Age 59, of Basom. September 25, 2005. Loving son of Julia Crouse Poodry and the late Royden Poodry; brother of Wilma (Angelo) Ianni of Akron, Janice (Guy) Falcone of Weymouth, MA, and Suzanne Poodry of Leroy, NY; uncle of Lucia (James Page) Jones, Deborah (Matt) Bace and Anthony (Stormy) Falcone. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, 32 John St., Akron. Services Thursday 11 AM at Tonawanda Indian Presbyterian Church, Meadville Rd., Basom. Mr. Poodry was a Vietnam Army Veteran. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Przybyszewski, John F. "Mike" September 25, 2005, beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Zacholski); dearest father of Paul (Alice), Diane (Ronald) Oleksy, Karen (Patrick) Milligan and Deborah (Richard) Miller; grandfather of Paul Jr. (Tammy), David, Keith, Patrick Jr. and Cherie Ann; great-grandfather of April and James; brother of Edward Przybyszewski and predeceased by other sisters. Funeral service commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line Wednesday at 10 AM and at St. John Kanty RC Church at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family present Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mr. Przybyszewski was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of the Frank L. Gierlach American Legion Post. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Ruisi, Carmelo September 25, 2005, beloved husband of Concetta 'Connie' (nee Albert) Ruisi; dear father of Joseph (Pam) Ruisi of Tonawanda, NY and Angelo Ruisi of Las Vegas, NV; grandfather of Joseph Jr. (Melissa), Tony (Tracy) and Jody Ruisi; great-grandfather of Emily and Alexis; son of the late Joseph and Teresa Ruisi; brother of the late Angelo and Morris Ruisi; survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church (Hertel Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Carmelo was an employee of the Buffalo Ford Stamping Plant and member of Local #897. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Sauer, Marie E. (McKee) Of West Seneca, NY, September 26, 2005. Wife of the late Lucien Sauer; dearest mother of Donald (Sue) Sauer, Debbie (James) Sokol and the late Diane Sitarek; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends received Tuesday only from 6-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd., West Seneca. Friends invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9 AM in Fourteen Holy Helpers R.C. Church. Please assemble at Church. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Schoonhoven, Doris E. (Bach) September 25, 2005, of Kenmore, NY, wife of the late Harry T. Schoonhoven; beloved mother of Merrie Jo Griffin; loving grandmother of Michael (Catherine) Griffin and Erin (Thomas) Pawlak; cherished great-grandmother of Meghan Pawlak; dear sister of Ruth Dietrich; dear friend of Al Justinger. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Spatorico, Rev. Joseph S. September 26, 2005, age 64; Pastor of St. Anthony Church, Batavia NY; beloved son of Carmelina (nee Constantino) and the late Joseph F. Spatorico; dear brother of Salvatore B. (Patricia) Spatorico and the late Jean Spatorico; uncle of Joseph F. (Maryann) Spatorico and Michael A. Spatorico; great uncle of Victor Spatorico; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Fr. Spatorico will lie in state Thursday 2-7pm at St. Anthony Church, 122 Liberty Street, Batavia NY where a Parish Mass will follow at 7 PM. Most Rev. Edward M. Grosz, D.D. officiating. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 30, 2005 at 10:30 AM. Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, D.D. Bishop of Buffalo will be Principle Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Niagara Falls, NY. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's School. Online register at www.Amigone.com Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Steinhorn, Evelyn September 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late Irving Steinhorn; devoted mother of Sandra (David) Brown; loving grandmother of Michelle (Scott) Kaplan and Marc Brown; great-grandmother of twins, Michael and Melissa Kaplan; sister of the late Lester Horwitz. Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 281 Dodge Rd. Wednesday at 2:00 PM. No prior visitations. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory, may be made to Kadimah School of Buffalo or Young Israel of Greater Buffalo. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Visone, Dominic V. September 25, 2005, of Blasdell, NY, beloved husband of Concetta (nee Pizzuti); cherished father of Lucian (Grace Ellis) Visone and Delia (Kenneth) Becker; loving grandfather of Sienna Becker; dear brother of Carmella Grabowski-Witter, Lucian (Carol), John (Noreen) Visone, the late Theresa (late Joseph) Aquillina and Letizia Conrad; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the LAKESIDE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., S-4199 Lakeshore Rd. (corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5), Hamburg, 627-2919, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Charles A. Castiglia, Director. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005. Waterman, Gloria J. September 25, 2005 of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Loving companion of Allen Parker; beloved mother of Lorelei, Diane Waterman, Deanna Lewis, Andrea Waterman and Carrie Waterman; grandmother of 16 grandchildren; sister of Theda McCorkle, Edna Johnson, Joyce Cruz, Lenith, Billie, April, Darwin Waterman; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family resident, Rte 438, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM from the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Please assemble at church. Gloria was a member of Pine Woods Community Association, an avid lacrosse fan, and a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by WENTLAND FUNERAL HOME, North Collins. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/27/2005. Wiechelt, Melissa "Missy" (Gorski) Of Depew, NY, September 25, 2005, beloved wife of Christopher; loving mother of Lindsay, Joshua and Angela; daughter of Ronald and Dolores (Purpura); sister of Anthony (Marlene); daughter-in-law of Mary A. Wiechelt; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Family will receive relatives and friends at the WENDEL & LOECHER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 27 Aurora St., Lancaster, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Depew, NY, Thursday morning at 9:30 (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lindsay, Joshua and Angela's College Fund. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/26/2005 - 9/27/2005. Wysocki, Robert J. September 26, 2005; beloved husband of Lorraine; dearest father of David, Barbara and the late Sharon Wysocki; loving grandfather of Brandon; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 AM at The DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday only 1-3 and 5-8 PM. Mr. Wysocki was a Veteran of WW II. Published in the Buffalo News from 9/27/2005 - 9/28/2005.