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John Kaitanowski Obituary

Kaitanowski, John D.

Apr 26, 1947 - Dec 28, 2025

Of Hamburg, entered into rest December 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Sanly) Kaitanowski; devoted father of Joseph (Zeina), Nicholas (Kristina), Luke Kaitanowski; cherished grandfather of Jamie, Alex, Anna, Ava, Pearce, Cole, Kennedy, Logan, and Kyle; adored great-grandfather of 4; loving son of the late John and Connie Kaitanowski; dear brother of the late Gregory Kaitanowski; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Monday (January 5th) from 2-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Charity Parish (St. Ambrose Worship Site) 65 Ridgewood Rd., South Buffalo on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. Interment St. Matthew's Cemetery. John was a United States Marine Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's honor may be made to Roswell Park. Please share online condolences at www.lombardofuneralhome.com.


Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 4, 2026.

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Jan

5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel)

3060 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Jan

6

Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Charity Parish (St. Ambrose Worship Site)

65 Ridgewood Road, Buffalo, NY 14220

Funeral services provided by:

Lombardo Funeral Home - Orchard Park Chapel (Southtowns)

3060 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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