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Obituary of Salvatore “Sam” Patti

Salvatore “Sam” D. Patti

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 1, 2024 at age 96.

Predeceased by his wife Maureen and siblings Genevieve (Sam) Guadaginino, Angelina (Joseph) Parnello, and Katherine Patti.

Loving Father of Anthony (Sue) and Christine (Cheryl). Also survived by 6 stepchildren; sisters Margaret Giunta, Mary Ann (Raymond) Ringwood; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday 3/17 from 12-2pm at Dierna Funeral Home 2309 Culver Rd. Private interment White Haven Memorial Park.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association.

Obituaries

Obituary of Calvin Kotwas

Calvin J. Kotwas, March 6, 2024 at 68, due to a stroke. Calvin was born on July 18, 1955, to Bernard and Olive Kotwas. He grew up in Webster, NY, and attended Webster Thomas High School. In 1976, Calvin married Kathy Stenglein, and together they had a daughter, Kara. Calvin worked as a precision tool and die machinist and enjoyed hunting, riding and fixing motorcycles, and listening to rock-n-roll music.

Calvin was preceded by both his parents, his siblings Aletta “Letty” Kotwas, Bernard “Bernie” Kotwas (Pat), and his nephew David Kotwas. He was also preceded in death by his closest friend, Gary Spencer (Ruth).

He is survived by his daughter, Kara Wochner, son-in-law Mark Wochner, and grandson Felix Wochner. He is also survived by his former spouse and friend, Kathy Staunton (Bob), his nephew Clinton Kotwas, and close friend Cathy Tierson.

Visitation hours and a service will be held on Sunday, March 17, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM at Dierna Funeral Home. In place of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of New York State at bianys.org/donate.

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