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Kenneth Alfieri

By T.J. Woodward

Kenneth Alfieri, 71, of Tonawanda passed away on Tuesday September 30, 2014 at Hospice Buffalo in Cheektowaga. He was born on February 10, 1943 in Batavia to the late Joseph (Frances Russo) Alfieri. He is preceded in death by his brother John Alfieri.

He was a very loving; dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a very unselfish man, his family always came first.  Mr. Alfieri was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a logistics manager for Fisher Price in East Aurora, Department of Labor in Lockport and Kidspeace National Center which was very important to him. He belonged to St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church. He coached both tennis and baseball and was an avid tennis player. He loved baseball specifically the New York Yankees.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn (Liberto) Alfieri of Tonawanda; children  Kenneth A. Alfieri of Forest Park, IL, Paul J. (Dena) Alfieri of Tonawanda, Wendy A. (Anthony) Fazzolari of Newfane; grandchildren Nicholas, Jonathon Alfieri, Maria, Gianna Fazzolari, Marissa Stainsby along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Friday October 3, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. Prayers will be recited 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home on Saturday October 4, 2014 followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Elm & Carlton Street Buffalo, New York 14203 or Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Boulevard Cheektowaga, New York 14227. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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