October 20, 2003, formerly of South Buffalo, NY, dearest husband of Frances (nee Michalski); beloved father of Francine Tills, John IV (Ronnie), Joseph, James (Janelle) , Jessica and Jennifer; grandfather of 11 grandchildren; brother of Kathy (Robert) Crowe, James (Alexandria), Julie (Timothy) Burke, Michael (Karin), Marc (Pauline), Mary Margaret (Ray) Reid, Barbara (John) Commerford, Anne Marie (Matthew) Anderson, and Teresa (Silvio) Lirussi; also survived by nieces and nephews. Chapel services from the COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC, 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY Thursday morning at 10:30. Visitation Wednesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM.