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Pedro Joven Obituary
July 29, 2025
Beloved husband of Luba (nee Dranka), late Ann Richardson and Maria Boncore; devoted father of Leilani Pelletier, Jose (Rose Cordova) Joven and Kim Joven-King; devoted step-father of Tanya (Cory) Baumgart; loving Lolo of Joey King and Nicholas Baumgart; dearest brother of late Nonang (John) Timbs and late Binggay (late Noli) Faustino; fond brother-in-law of Peter (Sydney) Dranka, Olga (Peter) Pucak, and Nina (late Joseph) Palmeri; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will be present Tuesday, 3-7 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem). A Funeral Liturgy will take place at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (308 Fillmore Avenue) on Wednesday at 10 AM. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made to UPMASA C/O Dr. Glenn Batiller 2304 Kossuth Street Lafayette, NY 47904 and UAFF Humanitarian Aide for medical supplies for the war in Ukraine. Dr. Pedro Joven was a proud graduate of University of the Philippines Class of 1962. His medical career began at Albany Medical Center before he arrived in Buffalo at EJ Meyer Memorial Hospital working at the chest clinic. He then went on to start his own private internal medical practice in Cheektowaga for 40 years. Online condolences: www.Pietszak.com
Memories and Condolences
for Pedro Joven
Janice Tyson
August 8, 2025
Leilani - my condolences on the loss of your father. The tributes to him let me know where you learned your kind manner and generosity. May you and your family feel God´s strength and peace at this time.
Michael Vasquez
August 7, 2025
Great man and great friend to Vasquez family. The Lord grant eternal rest Dr. Joven.
Craig & Patty Broadway
August 6, 2025
Dear Luba & family... We just got the news today... Craig & I are very sorry for your loss... You are in our thoughts & prayers... Love to all... Craig & Patty
Bernadette Ryszkiewicz
August 6, 2025
Luba and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
P
August 6, 2025
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great friend to my family. Great doctor and person. R.I.P.
Anthony Mangaser
August 6, 2025
On behalf of the Filipino-American Association of Western New York, we mourn the passing of Dr. Joven. I extend my deepest condolences to Luba and the rest of the Joven family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed and we pray for his soul's eternal repose.
Carol Adler
August 6, 2025
Leilani,
My condolences to you and your family at this time. I remember your many stories about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
virginia Blatter
August 5, 2025
Dr Pedro Joven was a great man ! He will be missed! Luba I feel for you cause I just lost a great man too we have to be strong!! Rest in peace Dr Joven...
Daniel and Elaine Kulinski
August 4, 2025
Our Deepest condolences to Luba and all his loved ones.Dr Joven was ou family´s Dr.for many decades.He was a kind,wonderful and helpful man.The world will miss him.
Ronald and Suzanne Connor
August 4, 2025
Dr.Joven was my doctor for 40 years, he was truly a wonderful doctor, the world has lost a great human being!
Patrice Tamsett
August 3, 2025
Dear Luba I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.Dr Joven was a kind and caring physician.He was our family physician and helped us through the most difficult time in our lives. I had the privilege of working with him as a RN on the floors and when he worked the Emergency Room. I treasured his professionalism and his friendship.RIP dear Doctor ❤
Ann Marie & Rob Gaik
August 3, 2025
Dear Luba,
Rob and I are sending you are condolences on the loss of Dr. Jovan. He was a very caring person and a great doctor. He always cared for all his patients.
What a great loss.
May God bless you in the time of your loss.
Love,
Rob and Ann Marie Gaik
Linda Lea Bommer
August 3, 2025
This man is one of the best doctors to ever walk the planet. His soft spoken ways and sweet bedside manner made things bearable. He made you feel peace and that you could fight anything. I felt that he channeled peace in a way opposite those who chose to channel anger. I learned from him and now pass that on intentionally. His diagnosis was always correct including a need to love oneself. Now, I will wish him well on his new life in heaven. I will see you soon Doc. All my love, Linda Soliday Bommer
Veronica Pietrzak and family
August 3, 2025
To the best Doctor our family ever had. May he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to Luba and family.
Nadine Sears
August 2, 2025
Luba. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep your good memories close. Keeping g you in my prayers.
Leo-Mary Lepkyj
August 2, 2025
Dear Luba, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband Doc. May the memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.Prayers to the family at this difficult time.May he rest in peace.Eternal Memory ❤
Love, Leo-Mary Lepkyj
William Thuman
August 2, 2025
Luba & Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I was a patient of Dr. Joven for many years until his retirement. He & his staff always gave me excellent care.
Alice Riley
August 2, 2025
Kim and family condolences on the loss of your father. God Bless, may he rest in peace.
Pat Andrea
August 2, 2025
I had the privilege of working with Dr Jovan at Meyer Hospital in the early 70s. He was such a compassionate care provider and I have thought of him fondly over the years. May he rest in peace.
Mark Evertt
August 2, 2025
My deepest most heartfelt condolences to Leilani, Luba, Jose and Kim. I will remember his humble demeanor. A man of few words. Sharp dressed with his zipper boots :)
God Bless
Karen Bracikowski
August 2, 2025
Luba~
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your wonderful hubby Our family still talks about our visits to the office with you and Doc. We always looked forward to our appointments and catching up always greeted with smiles and warmth. Sending lots of love, big hugs and prayers to you and your Family. Cherish all your wonderful memories
Greg and Karen Bracikowski
Andrea Sapone
August 1, 2025
Luba my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Leilani, Kim and Jose. I’m so sorry about the loss of your Dad. Joven was a wonderful friend and physician. He will be greatly missed by many.
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