Armand V. Cerrone

Armand V. Cerrone, 83, of Youngstown, NY died on Wednesday December 19, 2007 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Columba (Tullio) Cerrone. On May 17, 1952, he married Jane B. G. (Gmar) Cerrone at St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Church in Niagara Falls, NY.Armand attended local Niagara Falls Schools. During World War II he served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne from September 16, 1940 until his honorable discharge on September 23, 1945. His unit was surrounded in the battle of Bastone, and also involved in the campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Southern France and Rome. Armand was awarded a distinguished unit badge. In the late 1940’s, Armand began a business with one dump truck that was loaded by hand, and built it into the well known company that he was still operating at the present day, Armand Cerrone Inc. located in the Town of Niagara. His company has been instrumental in numerous large site development projects throughout Niagara County including Art Park, the New York State Power Project, Urban Renewal and major roadways. Armand was a member of the 101st Airborne Association and a longtime member of St. Bernard’s Church in Youngstown, NY. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. But most of all, he will be remembered for his devotion to his work and family. In addition to his wife of fifty five years, Mr. Cerrone is survived by his son Michael A. (Michele) Cerrone of Wilson, NY; his daughter Barbara J. (Michael) Costello of Youngstown, NY; seven grandchildren; Andrew, Nathan (Eva), Erin, Maria, Nicholas, Peter and Matthew, one great-grandson Vincent, one sister Rose (Joseph) Scarfone of Tonawanda, NY, one sister-in-law Margaret (late Stan) Wozniak of Niagara Falls, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by three brothers Anthony (Julie of North Tonawanda, NY) Tullio, Frank Cerrone and Vincent (Josephine of Niagara Falls, NY) Cerrone.Friends may call on Friday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, NY with Msgr. J. Thomas Moran officiating. Everyone will assemble at church. Entombment with Military Honors will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Bernard’s Church 218 Hinman Street, Youngstown, NY 14174 or a charity of ones choice.