Joseph J. DeFalco

Of Buffalo, New York Passed away on May 18, 2023, Age 99. Beloved husband of 76 years to Marie (nee Mogavero) DeFalco. Devoted father of Denise (Dennis) DeFalco-McGeein, Diane (Late Ronald) Delfino and Donna (Curtis) DeFalco-Hain. Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Great grandfather of 4 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Patricia (late William) Striker and the late Jane (late Victor) Liberatore. Also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday May 20, 2023 at 10am at St. Mark's Church 401 Woodward Ave. Buffalo, New York 14214. Please assemble at church. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Tee of WNY or Buffalo Olmsted Park Conservancy. Arrangements by DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com.

A man of many talents and accomplishments, Joe was an avid golfer, winning several trophies throughout his life. His greatest passion, however, was tennis. He coordinated several tennis leagues in western New York through his long tennis career. He was still playing tennis in his early 90s and had a beautiful beautiful forehand!

A talented, smart and precise engineer Joe was responsible for the design of air and noise pollution fans. His expertise sent him and Marie to Japan in 1995 as a consultant for Metal Cladding.

But the absolute love of his life was his family; his wife, Marie and his three girls, Denise, Diane, and Donna his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. His every action and decision was motivated by his enormous love. Joe’s life and love was a gift to all of us.