To The Crangle Family,

Deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful dad, grandpa and brother.  He was a great neighbor and man. Blessings to you and your family during this difficult time. His smile was unforgettable. 

Love, 
The Arnone Family

My deepest sympathy to all the Crangle's on the passing of your father. Truly an amazing life well lived in serving his expansive community for the improvement of all our lives, especially the underprivileged. 

With broken hearts our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Crangle family at this most difficult time. We have so many special memories of wonderful times spent with Joe & Rita from backyard  parties & holiday gatherings to times spent together in Canada. Joe truly was am inspiration to all & will be sorely missed. RIP dear Joe.❤️

Like many people of my generation, such as Tim Russert, we owed the start of our careers to Joe Crangle. My career took me to Washington in 1975 when Joe secured me a job with Congressman Henry Nowak and I stayed in politics and government until 2019. My first big opportunity was when  Joe asked me to host his “office” in his hotel suit at the 1972 Democratic Convention in Miami when he chaired the state delegation.  I got to meet the many dignitaries coming to Joe for help, from Bella Abzug, Sargent Shiver, Mayor John Lindsay and many more. 

The newspapers called him a boss in a derogatory way, but those who knew him know his Catholic faith guided his every move. . . Including his support for the controversial pardon of President Nixon.  May his memory be a blessing to his family and his Buffalo community.


Katie - I'm so sad to see your Dad has died -- he was certainly one of the great ones!  His reputation preceded him, and when I met him at Brookdale I was so excited to meet someone "famous" :-)  He was so diligent about his walks and church attendance.  "All good sinners go to church" he'd say after I would mention I had just been there.  My memories of him bring a smile.  I'm so glad I got the chance to meet you, also, while you caring for our parents.  He and your Aunt were blessed to have good family members care for them as well as they cared for you - and our community.  Blessings, prayers and condolences are all sent to you and your family. 

Joe Crangle was a giant of a man and one of the pillars of the greatest generation...I remember the night before primary election day 1985 when Joe made three of us work all night long on the Jackson Building printing presses (we kept together with spit and chewing gum) to get the election day flyers done...that night George Arthur beat Jimmy Griffin in the primary providing Joe with one of his great victory's...what a privilege it was to work with one of the greatest!

      Joe launched me on my 36 year career in the courts when I was the endorsed candidate for Buffalo City Court in a five way race in 1979. I came to appreciate, up close, his strong zone structure throughout the city. After that I learned by watching him how politics played out and I moved to County and then Supreme Court. I can still see the swinging gate in the Lafayette Building, the large rooms in the Genesee Building and, finally, smaller offices in the Jackson Building as Joe fought to survive in the Griffin years. 
     On primary night in 1979 I turned to Joe and said, “Joe, I’m losing”, and he said “Wait until the large African-American zones come in.”, and they did. Through all the tumult of those years I know our party was in good hands. I trusted Joe.
     When Joanne Cavelieri  and I visited Joe in the nursing home he had the same warm, open face surrounded by his mementos. Joe, you have been a part of our lives and we miss you greatly.

Dear Crangle Family... I was sorry to hear of your loss... I have many memories of both your Dad and Mom. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The public at large is likely to remember Joe Crangle as a “Political Boss”, however, that characterization misses the mark, for while Joe in some respects was a throwback to the great urban political leaders of the first half of the 20th century, he was Erie County’s most dynamic Democratic Party figure during the second half of that century.  

His political organization was premised upon dedication to a fundamental philosophy.  He never wavered from the implementation of the philosophy that was designed to uplift working families.  

He was a true champion of the best of the Democratic Party’s tradition.  More importantly, he was a gracious and kind human being who possessed a smile that could melt the polar ice caps.  Those of us who knew him and were privileged to work with him over the many years will cherish his memory, as our Community comes to realize that he was a blessing to us all.  

May you rest in peace my dear Brother.  

Your faithful buddy, 

Jim Shaw 


I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.  I had the pleasure of working with him at C&G. I was a friend of Kathy's, his long-time secretary.  I have fond memories of working on his preps prior to Election Day.  I always enjoyed his many stories and he always had a story to share whenever you went into his office.    He was kind to me and the other girls at work.  He loved St. Patty’s Day.  He was one of kind for sure.  He will be missed. 

My memories of Uncle Joe will always involve a ready smile, a merry laugh, and a twinkle in his eye that only the Irish can possess.  He will certainly be sorely missed.  We pray that loving memories will bring you comfort today, strength for tomorrow, and peace in the days ahead.
"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you."  John 16:22
In God's Love,  Karen and Tom Spencer

May God's love bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love and thoughts are with all of you.  May your memories help to comfort all of you.  He was a beautiful soul.  God bless you all.

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Joseph F. Crangle

12 juin 1932 – 12 janvier 2021

Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home

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