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Lori A. Farallo
July 28, 2021

Lori A. Farallo, 57, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 28, 2021.  Born in Texas, she was the daughter of the late William J. Biggins, Jr. and the late Bonnie D. Eaton-Mackie.
Lori graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University at Buffalo in Social Work.  She was employed for 15 years as a Home Health Care Aide for various firms in Western New York.  Lori was a passionate collector of Kachina dolls. Above all, Lori centered her life around her family, and was the caretaker to her father, stepmother, both of her grandmothers and her former mother-in-law for many years.
Lori is survived by her son, Andrew Farallo (Crystal Hailey); her siblings, William (April) Biggins and Debbie (Fred) Stempian; her former husband, Livio ‘Lee’ Farallo, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be no prior visitation or services.  Private interment at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: FARALLO, Livio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. FARALLO, Andrew

Notes:

William J. Biggins, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born on September 11, 1942 in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late William J. and Myrtle Marie (Barber) Biggins.
“Biggie” as he was affectionately known, attended local schools, graduating from Bishop Duffy High School in 1960.  Bill served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police Officer from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1964. In 1963, he married Bonnie D. Eaton-Mackie in Niagara Falls.  Mrs. Eaton-Mackie predeceased him on October 29th, 2010.  William worked as a butcher at Dillman’s Meats and WonderBread as a driver, both in Queens, NY, and worked for Great Lakes Carbon and Certo Brothers in Niagara Falls as a keg delivery driver until his retirement.  Bill was a member of the Sportsman’s Club at Pete’s Market House.
Bill is survived by his three children Lori Farallo, William (April) Biggins and Debbie (Fred) Stempien; four grandsons; Andrew Farallo, Liam Biggins, Aidan Biggins and Raymond Fadel; his siblings, Rosalyn (late James) MacAdorey, Barbara (William) Helms, Thomas (Pamela) Biggins, Dennis (Janice) Biggins; he was predeceased by his second wife Joanne T. (Price) Biggins, but is survived by her children Tina Shammot and Justine Brierley, and her grandchildren Nicholas Breed, Aaron Adamec, Christian Brierley and Jillian Brierley.
There will be no prior visitation or services.  Bill graciously donated his body to the University at Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program.  Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

William married EATON, Bonnie D on 9 Feb 1963 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Bonnie died on 29 Oct 2010. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/10/1963

MISS BONNIE D. EATON became the
bride of William J. Biggins Saturday (Feb.
9, 1963) at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Rev. Richard Strassberger officiated at
the double-ring ceremony.
The former Miss Eaton is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Mackie, LaSalle
Avenue. Mr. Biggins is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Biggins. Cleveland Avenue.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was gowned in pearl white silk organza
and chantilly lace with a bouffant
skirt ending in a cathedral length train. A
Swedish crown of tear drop crystals held
her bouffant veil of silk illusion and she
carried a cascade bouquet of stephanotis,
white orchid's and sweetheart roses.
* * *
MISS LINDA BAKER was maid of honor
in a scarlet floor length gown of peau
de soie. She carried a while fur muff with
carnations and sweetheart roses. A white
fur pillbox headpiece held her four-tiered
veil.
The bridesmaids, Miss Patricia Pay and
Miss Dawne Bowen, were attired similarly
to Miss Baker.
Nelson Leone was best man. Guests
were seated by William Rufran, David Pravan,
James Mackie and John Mackie.

AN EVENING reception was held at
MacKenzie Hall.
After a wedding trip to New York City,
Mr. and Mrs. Biggins will reside in Lake
Charles, La.

William married BARBER, Myrtle Marie on 20 Apr 1940 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Myrtle (daughter of BARBER, L Roy and CUNNINGHAM, May) was born about 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Mar 2015 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Myrtle Marie (Barber) Biggins, 100, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late L. Roy and May (Cunningham) Barber. Myrtle was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. On April 20, 1940 she married William J. Biggins, Sr. in Niagara Falls and was predeceased by him in 1983. Myrtle was employed as a clerk at Kellick's Printing in Niagara Falls, NY and later she worked in the rectory of the former Sacred Heart Church also in Niagara Falls. On September 5, 1939, while returning from vacationing in England with her friend, Myrtle was a survivor aboard the SS Athenia, a passenger ship which became the first ship torpedoed by Germany during World War II. Myrtle was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church, their Mother's Club, the Madonna High School Mother's Club and later St. James Senior's Club. In her leisure time Myrtle enjoyed a variety of things including arts and crafts, crocheting, needle sewing and also poetry, baking and cooking. Myrtle is survived by five children William (late Joanne Price) (late Bonnie Eaton-Mackie) Biggins, Jr. of Niagara Falls, NY; Rosalyn (James) McAdorey of Tucson, Barbara (William) Helms both of AZ; Thomas (Pamela) Biggins of Boise, ID and Dennis (Janice) Biggins of Niagara Falls, NY; fifteen grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by six brothers Franklin Barber, Roy Barber, William Barber, Charles Barber, Richard Barber and Robert Barber and three sisters Florence Devins, Gladys Stillman and Violet O'Gorman. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 14th at 10 a.m. at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane R. Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Ste. 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 3/27/1940

Miss Mrytle Barber, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. Roy Barber,
of Thirty-eighth street, whose engagement to Mr. William J Biggins,
son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Biggins. of Bath avenue, has been announced.
The wedding will take place the latter part of April

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Niagara Gazette - 1/16/1965

Thomas Biggins, 76, of 8220
Frontier Ave., died today (Jan.
16, 1965) at St. Mary's Hospital
after an illness of three
months.
A native of Galstone, Scot-
land, he came to this city in
1928 from Braddock, Pa.,
where he had lived for 10
years.
A bricklayer, he had worked
for various contractors in this
area. He was a member of the
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
of America, Local No. 2
and Clan MacKenzie.
He is survived by three sons.
William, Hugh and Thomas
Biggins, this city: two daught-
ers, Mrs. James Dibben (Margaret
of this city and Mrs.
John McCluskey (Rosemary)
of Niagara Falls, Ont.
Also surviving are three
brothers, Hugh and James Biggins,
Scotland, and Alex Big
gins, Braddock, Pa.; one sister,
Mrs. Mary Kelly, Chicago,
Ill., 16 grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
Funeral services will be
held at the Rhoney Funeral
Home Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
and at Sacred Heart, Church
at 11 a.m. Burial will be in
Fairview Cemetery, Niagara
Falls, Ont.
The family will be present
at the funeral home from 2 to
5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends
may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Thomas married HOLMES, Rosena about 1914. Rosena was born about 1894 in Scotland; died on 13 Aug 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 8/15/1955

Mass of Requiem for Mrs.
Rosena Biggins. 61, of, 810
Ave., will be celebrated at Sacred
Heart Chinch at 9:15 a.m. Wednes-
day after S:?0 a.m. funeral services
at the Rhoney Funeral Home.
Mrs Biggins, a native of Scot-
land and a resident of this city
for the last 27 sears, died at Mt.
St, Mary's Hospital Saturday (Aug.
13, 1955). She migrated to Canada
from Scotland 45 years ago and
came to this citv from Pittsburgh,
Pa
She is sunned by her husband,
Thomas Biggins: three sons, William.
Hugh and Thomas Biggins,
all of this city; two daughters. Mrs.
James Dibben. this city, and Mrs.
John McCusky. Stamford. Ont.;
four brothers, William and Charles
Holmes, Niagara Falls. Ont., James
Holmes. Southhampton. Ont and
Robert Holmes, Detroit; three sisters.
Mrs. Mary Kemp, this city.
Mrs. Margaret Loomis, Stamford,
and Mrs. Helen Tenman, Provi-
dence, R. I. She also is survived by
15 grandchildren.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery,
Niagara Falls, Ont.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/16/1965

L. Roy Barber, 80, formerly of 402 38th St., died
Wednesday (Sept. 15, 1985) at Massapequa, Long Island,
after a short illness.
He was born in Guelph,
Ont, and lived in this city
for 56 years. He was a retired
foreman at the Isco
Chemical Co., a branch of Union
Carbide. Mr. Barber re-
tired in 1948.
Surviving are four daughters,
Mrs. William (Myrtle)
Biggins, this city; Mrs. Robert
(Violet) O'Gorman, Massapequa;
Mrs. Herbert (Florence)
Devins, Great Neck, L.I.;
Mrs. Richard - (Gladys) Dillman,
Woodhaven, L.I.; and
four sons, William E. and Roy
J. Barber, both of this city;
Charles J. Barber, North Tonawanda;
Richard G. Barber,
Fullerton, Calif.; one brother,
John Barber, and one sister,
Mrs. Frida Chase, both of this
city; 30 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held Monday at a time to be
innounced at the Otto Redanz
vuneral Home with Rev. John
E. Wickenden, pastor, Church
of the Epiphany, officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.

L married CUNNINGHAM, May about 1905. May was born about 1886 in Cambria, Ontario, Canda; died on 22 Apr 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/23/1960

Mrs. May Barber, 74, of 1864
Cleveland Ave., died Friday
(April 22, 1960) after a year's
illness.
She was born In Cambria,
Ont., and had lived in Niagara
Fails for 65 years.
She was the,wlfe of L. Roy
Barber. Other survivors are
four sons, J. Roy and William,
both of Niagara Falls, Charles,
North Tonawanda, and Richard,
Fullerton, Calif.; four
daughters, Mrs. .William Biggins
of this city, Mrs. J. Herbert
Devlns, Lake' Success,
L. I., Mrs. Richard Dillman,
Woodhaven, L. I., and Mrs,
Robert O'Gorman, Massapequa,
L. I.; a sister, Mrs. Agnes
Smith, Buffalo; three brothers,
Edward L. Cunningham,,
this city, Frank CunningHam,
Brookfield, Mo., and Joseph
Cunningham, Milwaukee, Wis.;
28 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services w i l l be
held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the
Otto Redanz Funeral Home
with the Rev, John E, Wicken-
den, pastor of Epiphany Epiicopal
Church; officiating
Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery.