Tracy A. Carboni Jr.

Carboni, Jr. Tracy A. of Getzville, NY passed on October 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Tracy was the beloved and devoted companion to Angela (nee Messina) Curtis;. loving father of Christopher (Kelly) and Kevin (Francesca) Carboni; fond stepfather of Beth (Tod Szczech) Jermain, Lynn (Harry) Larsick, Adam (Angela) Guarino and Jennifer Curtis Weinischke, cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 5; former husband of Norma Jean (nee Di Biasio) and Sharon (nee Guarino) Carboni; dear brother of Anthony (late Gail, late MaryAnn) Carboni, Ann (George) Griesbaum, Michael (Mary) Carboni, and the late Robert (Dorothy) Carboni; cherished son of the late Teresi and late Antonina (nee Tripoli) Carboni Sr. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many Ashbury Pointe neighbors. A proud alumnus of Canisius University, Tracy held a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. He honorably served his country as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. Tracy spent 39 years dedicated to public service at the Erie County Department of Social Services, working from 1963 until his retirement in 2002. Throughout his tenure; he served as a Caseworker, Supervisor and ultimately as the Chief Social Welfare Examiner, where he managed and developed critical departmental policies and procedures. He was also a dedicated Union Representative for Erie CSEA from 1964 to 1972. An avid hobbyist, Tracy was passionate about photography, digital photo editing, building computers, tech troubleshooting, gaming, reading, and chess. He also cherished the winters he spent in Dunedin, FL between 2010 and 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday October 16, 2026 at TBA AM at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St, Buffalo, NY. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tracy’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo or St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. Tracy lived by the words of Mother Teresa "I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us, and we change things." Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernawilliamsville.com

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