Charles Richard Kniffin - Putnam County News and Recorder
Jan 24, 2019
He was 70.Born on Feb. 7, 1948, in Cold Spring to the late Carl Francis and Edith Louise Schickler Kniffin.Chip was a retired maintenance supervisor at St. Basil’s in Garrison for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s in the Highland’s Church. Chip proudly served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army. Chip was a handyman, as his neighbors would call him. He was a typical bluecollar worker who worked hard to provide for his family. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin College Football and especially enjoyed a good Army-Navy game. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Kniffin, daughter Donna Tice, step children Anthony Ferrara, Colleen Ferrara, Donna Ferrara, and Paulette Ferrara. His sister Edythe Christine and grandchildren Davey and Anne Marie Rivera, Corey and Tyler Swortfiguer, Meghan, Amber and Bethany Ferrara, Cheyene and Trevor DeRonda and 4 great grandchildren.Chip was predeceased by his brothers Carl, Frank and Gary. At Chip’s request, private funeral services will take place. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clinton Funeral Home, Cold Spring.For Chip’s guestbook or to send an online condolence please visit www.clintonfh.com. ...
FERRARA, Paul A. - Buffalo News
Jan 24, 2019
FERRARA - Paul A. Suddenly December 27 2018, of Buffalo (Lovejoy), loving son of the late Louis and Marion Ferrara; dear brother of Michele (Michael) Giangrosso, Mark (Haoling Du) and the late Vincent and Louis Ferrara; also survived by several nieces and nephews and special friends, Steve and Ann Fox. A Memorial will be held at a later date. Your prayers are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., where condolences may be shared mertzfh.com ...
LIUZZO, Josephine “Pina” - Buffalo News
Jan 24, 2019
Anna Liuzzo and Dr. David Lewis on Friday, January 11, 2019. Josephine was born December 1, 1931 in Acquedolci, Sicily, to Andrea Ferrara and Calogera (Ventura) Ferrara. At the age of 21, Josephine and her husband, Giuseppe, relocated to Jamestown, New York in 1952. She was a devout Catholic at St. James Roman Catholic Church. Josephine was an honest, caring and loving mother, was always quick to offer her infectious smile and laugh and frequently reminded everyone that "better days are coming." Josephine, or "Pina" as she was lovingly known, worked at Jamestown Worsted Mills, Jamestown Sanitary Cloth Company and Chautauqua Hardware before retiring in 2001. Throughout her retirement, she enjoyed visiting her children and many grandchildren. Josephine will forever be remembered and loved by her six children: Andrew R. (Christina) Liuzzo of Jamestown, NY, Sara Mara of Erie, PA, Joseph R. (Leslie) Liuzzo of Sarasota, FL, Russel R. (Marjorie) Liuzzo of Chandler, AZ, Carol Liuzzo Milner of Novi, MI and Dr. Anna (David) Lewis of Tonawanda, NY; 11 grandchildren: Joseph (Tania) Liuzzo of Jacksonville, FL, Carl, Vincent (Emma), Andrew, Thomas, and Maria Liuzzo of Jamestown, NY, Dr. Lucas Liuzzo of Atlanta, GA, Simon Liuzzo of Clarence, NY, Alexis Liuzzo of Chandler, AZ and Nick and Jessica Lewis of Amherst, NY; her great-grandchildren: Jack and Ava Liuzzo (Joseph and Tania), Josephine Rose Liuzzo (Vincent and Emma); her sister and brother Maria (Pasquelino) Miragliotta of Terni, Italy and Carmelo Ferrara of Schiller Park, IL; her brother-in-law Salvatore (Edda) Liuzzo of Jamestown, NY; her son-in-law Kent Mara of Erie, PA; as well as her many, many other nieces and nephews throughout the United States and Italy. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband; her two infant children: Rosaria and Rosario Liuzzo; her twin infant grandsons; her brother and sisters Angelo Ferrara, Antonina LaRosa, and Annunziata Siragusa of Acquedolci, Sicily; as well as her brother Francesco Ferrara of Terni, Italy. A Mass of Christian Burial for Josephine will be held on T...