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John LaFalce Obituary
John J.
Apr 11, 2025
Born on the West Side of Buffalo. Beloved husband of Patricia J. (nee Fisher) LaFalce. Devoted father of Martin (Gloria Pazmino Fiancéé) LaFalce. Dear brother of Lorraine Kenny. Brother in law of Carole (Joseph) Girdlestone. Uncle of Lauren Porter, Christine Sachs, Allison Kenny, Timothy Girdlestone and Jennifer Korn. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214 Monday, April 28th at 10 AM . Flowers gratefully declined. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com. Arrangements by the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
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John J Parisi
June 26, 2025
Congressman LaFalce was a member of the Congressional Study Group on Germany to which I served as a consultant and rapporteur of its annual meetings with its counterparts in Germany's Parliament, the Bundestag. In 2000, the Congressman hosted the annual meeting in Buffalo and my wife and two daughters, ages 11 and 9, accompanied us. The Congressman made us feel very welcome and to this day our daughters have vivid, positive memories of their experience at that gathering. We are ever grateful for the Congressman's service to our country and the kindness he provided our family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, John Parisi
Lorraine Nelson
April 27, 2025
Sorry for your loss my mom loved him.
Bob Carnevale
April 25, 2025
I was very fortunate to get to meet Mr. And Mrs. LaFalce when I started coaching his son Marty at Canisius High School. For 3 years, young Marty was an outstanding player and one the most respectful and coachable Crusaders. we made annual trips to Florida with our CHS team. Many parents met us in Tampa, to spend almost two weeks watching our young men practice and play games. John and Pat were consummate and wonderful parents who were always there cheering on Marty and the team. What a wonderful family. Later in life, long after our Canisius days, my wife Chris and I were privileged to be invited by John to travel with them on one of his famous Italian vacations. This on to Chinque Terre region. John was a great leader and a great personality with everyone he came in contact with. John had the unique ability to remember everyone and to always make you feel that he was glad to see you, especially with that beautiful smile. It was our honor to get to know John, Pat, and Marty, so well. May God bless his memory. Bob Carnevale
Andrea Wutz
April 21, 2025
My dear cousin, So grateful to you for the wonderful opportunity you gave us! My condolences to Pat, Martin & my lovely cousin Lorraine. I live in Fl & am unable to attend the service.
Kathy Willard
April 21, 2025
So sorry Pat and Martin for this news. I never personally met John but felt closer to him because of you Pat and Jane and Tim. I know he was a wonderful man, loved his facebook message and I always commented on them. He was a gem of a Congressman that's for sure and I know a terrific husband and father. I lost my husband a year ago and it not easy but they are in a better place with the Lord and now Pope Francis. My sincere condolences. Pat hope to see you at our next Mercy luncheon.
Richard J Lucinski
April 21, 2025
A fine gentleman and the only Democrat I ever voted for. RIP.
Raymond and Sally Vegso
April 20, 2025
The public service of John LaFalce brought years of honor to Western New York. He set a high standard of hard work and good will.
Thank you, Mr. LaFalce.
Robert and Eileen Fine
April 20, 2025
Pat and Martin,
We send our condolences on John's passing, Many great memories - through the political campaigns, the great service to the nation, our daughter in his office for a bit, serving on the Merit Selection panel for Magistrate judges, his caring for people and his great commitment to his family - how about that license plate! He was a gentleman who labored in public service for all the right reasons. We are out of town or we would be with you personally but our thoughts afre with you.
dee
April 20, 2025
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