John Joseph Obituary
John Joseph, 97 of Tonawanda, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026. Devoted husband of the late Sheila (nee Singh) Joseph; beloved father of Rabecca (Gerard) Bakowski, Monica (Anthony) Ottaviano, and the late David Earnest (Regina) Joseph; cherished grandfather of Michael Bakowski, Mary Joseph, Stephanie Bakowski, Jennifer Joseph, Stephanie Hylkema, and Nickolas Ottaviano; dear brother of Christopher Joseph, George Joseph, Baby Shah, and the late Samuel Joseph. John was a man of prayer and consecration to the Lord, and will be missed by all. Relatives and friends may visit the Lombardo Funeral Home (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Friday, January 9 from 4:30-7pm. A service will follow Saturday, January 10 at 10am. Interment at Elmlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be made on this page.
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885 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14226
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