Joseph R. Lerczak

Joseph R. Lerczak, 84, of Buffalo, entered into rest on December 15, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Klein) Lerczak; devoted father of Ann Marie (Mark) Saunders, Lisa Ann (Gregory) Stachowski, Michael (Nicki) Lerczak, and Karin Ann Lerczak; cherished grandfather of Tabitha Ann, Samantha Rose Saunders, and Ian Lerczak; loving son of the late Joseph and Angeline (nee Szyfranski) Lerczak; dear brother of the late Joanie (Gene) Grzechowiak and Richard S. (late Pat) Lerczak. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends, and many drinking buddies.

Lover of chocolate chip cookies, ham sandwiches, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, as well as cheeseburger and fries along with a nice cold root beer or coca cola and mint chocolate chip ice cream. There were numerous trips to Fran-and-Ceils ice cream over the summer for his favorite flavors. He also worked with his brother, Richie on forklift repairs and from there they branched out into driving semi-trucks to different places together. Dad loved living in our house filled with kitties and having them sit on his lap was one his favorite things. He loved spending time watching and playing WII bowling with Tabitha and Samantha along with Amanda (Tabitha's best friend who he adored). The time he spent with us was cherished and will never be forgotten.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, on Tuesday (December 23) at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Inurnment WNY National Cemetery.

Mr. Lerczak was a United States Navy Veteran who was stationed on the USS Independence ship.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the Ten Lives Club at www.tenlivesclub.com or Tabby Town at www.tabbytown.org