Obituaries

Michael Joseph Schmid

Mar 13, 2024

Michael Joseph Schmid (54) of Grand Island entered Eternal Life March 13th after a brief illness.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Heather (nee Domanski), his step-son Alex, his sister Joann (Jeff) two nephews, Logan and Drake and his mother Marie. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and innumerable friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. He lived to serve his community through Civil Air Patrol and his contribution to the lives of so many will be missed. He mentored, taught, learned and pushed forward both his knowledge and that of those around him. Calling hours will be at Kaiser Funeral Home on Grand Island Saturday, March 16th 4pm – 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish at 10 AM on Saturday March 23rd followed by internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Western New York Flight Scholarship Fund, 2475 Johnson Street, CAP BOX 20, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
May his memory be a blessing.

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Chie Doring

Mar 10, 2024

Wife of Floyd Doring. Mother of the late Kevin Doring. Aunt of Gene Runions. Chie is a celebrated painter and artist who was Grand Island's Citizen Of The Year in 2000.  She will be dearly missed by friends and family. Friends may call Friday March 15 from 4-8 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Jerome "Jerry" Peter Balisteri

Mar 05, 2024

Passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2024. Son of the late Peter and Grace Balisteri. Loving husband of 39 years to Patricia Balister. Cherished father of Jerome (Lisa) and Joseph (Amanda) Balisteri. Grandpa to Christopher (Amanda), Aaron (Sarah) and Adam (Jessica) Balisteri and Alexis (Bobby) Burns. Papa to Charlotte, Everlee and Mathew. Great-grandpa to Christopher, Delaney, Greyson, Thessaly, Grayson, Natalie, Emma, Presley and Baby Burns. Brother to the late Peter Balisteri, late Marianne Forys, late Josephine Dailey, late Lena Harris, late Rosie, Lazzara, late Joseph Balisteri, late Ann Destefano and survived by brother Anthony Balisteri and sister Marie (Dennis) Caldwell. Jerry had many  loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. He will be dearly missed. Services private.

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Patricia A. Fitzgerald

Mar 04, 2024

Wife of the late Gerald Fitzgerald. Mother of Michelle (Bill) Clare, Karen (Darryl) Francoeur and John Fitzgerald. Grandmother of Jonah, Noah and Bridgette. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday at 11:30 at St. Stephen's Church, 2100 Baseline Rd.

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Milton W. Sutter

Mar 02, 2024

Of Grand Island. Husband of the late Grace Sutter nee Hoffman. Father of Kathleen (Terry) Corwine, Sally (Ludwig) Dischner, Daniel (Karen) Sutter and Carol (Brad) Wright. Milton was a grandfather and great-grandfather to many. Friends may call Saturday from 1-3 with a Funeral Service at 3 at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. An additional celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Sandy Beach Park Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA.

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