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Michael DESIDERIO Obituary

DESIDERIO - Michael J. July 14, 2015; age 86, beloved husband of 65 years of Catherine "Kay" (nee Punturiero) Desiderio; dearest father of Linda (Paul) Volansky, Michael (Susan), Lawrence, Vincent (Linda), Jay (MaryAnne) and Robert (Anne) Desiderio; loving grandfather of Paul and Michael Volansky, Danielle, Julia, Jason, Kara, Jenna, Robert and Thomas Desiderio; predeceased by nine siblings; special brother-in-law to Violet Punturiero and special uncle to Christine, Dr. Peter "P.J." and Thomas Riga; also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at a church and time to be announced (please assemble at church). In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2015.

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July 27, 2015

Dear Kay & Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Mike.

Greg & Sara Rombola

Greg Martin

July 18, 2015

Dear Desiderio Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Your dad was a terrific man. I have fond memories of your parents taking me to the Erie County Fair and treating me like a member of your family. With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. May God Bless all of you.

Mary Siminski

July 17, 2015

Dear Kay & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sure Tinamarie greeted her Godfather with open arms in heaven. May God Bless You All at this difficult time. With Love, Mary Siminski & Family

Tom Faso Jr

July 17, 2015

Dear Desiderio Family, my deepest sympathies in the passing of Dad! Love & Prayers to all!

Dick and Diane Cordz

July 16, 2015

Mike and Sue: We are sorry to hear about your loss and will be praying for you.

Claire Buzak

July 16, 2015

So sorry to read of Mike's passing. He was a very kind gentle man and a true gentleman.

July 16, 2015

My sympathy to your entire family, i hope you find peace in his peace.

Tom McGill

July 16, 2015

Our deepest sympathies, our thoughts are with you. Tom & Glenda McGill

July 16, 2015

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Jim and Fran Bateman

July 16, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy to Aunt Kay and family in the loss of Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jim and Fran (Desiderio) Bateman

Colette DiMartino-Gorcica

July 15, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Desiderio family. May your memories of your dad never fade. Think of him as your guardian angel, he will be looking down on all of you smiling with love. Blessings and prayers...

Amy Ann & Ron Wagner

July 15, 2015

Dear Aunt Kay and Family: With our Heartfelt Sympathy and love in the loss of your Dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and my, "Special Uncle". He will always have a special place in my heart. May all your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of all your joyful and fun times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You are all always in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Dom and Sue Desiderio

July 15, 2015

Words are impossible to express the sadness we feel about "Uncle Mike's" passing. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort. Uncle Mike will remain in our hearts forever.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings.

Renee Relinski

July 15, 2015

Jay and Bob, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in thoughts and prayers.

PaulaandDavid Patanella

July 15, 2015

Dear Desiderio Family
we don't know what to say but we sorry for your great loss Mr. Desiderio was a great Man, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend who was Loved by all!!!

Joe Wagner

July 15, 2015

Thoughts and prayers go out to aunt Kay and the Desiderio family. Uncle Mike will be greatly missed

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