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Francis Iannuzzelli Obituary

Iannuzzelli, Francis J.

Of Lackawanna, entered into rest on October 18, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (nee Needham) Iannuzzelli; devoted father of Audrey (Ron) Collins; cherished Papa of Erin Collins (TJ Masterson) and Timothy Collins (Annette Devereaux); adored great grandfather of Alexa; son of the late Gerard and Mary (Durso) Iannuzzelli; brother of the late Rosemarie (late Armando) Capozzi, the late Gerard (Elizabeth), the late Donald (Joanne), and John (Mary) Iannuzzelli; cherished brother-in-law of the late James (Carol) Needham. Also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Francis served in the US Army National Guard. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna on Saturday (October 25) at 10:30 o'clock. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY in memory of Frank's beloved wife Geri. Online condolences may be offered at www.lombardofuneralhome.com


Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 23, 2025.

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RAY AND FELICIA

October 25, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Kreutter Philipps; Colo Spgs, CO

October 24, 2025

Frank sat behind me at work in the early 80s....what a fine man - had been wondering about him. He's back with Gerry, so all is in the hands of our Father. May peace be with them eternally.

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25

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10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Victory Basilica

767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218

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Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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