Chris + MALFA, Jennifer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda + MALFA, Riccardo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Life Story

Burnard Duncan, 88, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 16, 2022.  Born on June 4, 1932 in Analusia, Alabama, he was the son of the late Sim Duncan and the late Rosadie (nee Jowers) Duncan.

 
Dunk, as he was known to family and friends, moved to Niagara Falls in 1953, where he met and married Gloria Hartwig, on June 5, 1954.  After 40 years of service, Burnard retired from Airco Carbon in 1994.  Dunk loved cars, dancing and food.  His best memories were when he and his brother raced cars at the former Niagara Drag Strip.  Even as dementia took his memory, he still talked about his times racing.

 
Burnard is survived by his children, Cheryl Wicks and Randy (Patty) Duncan; a brother, Hilborn (Yvonne) Duncan; a sister, Jean Copeland Fields; grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Calero, Amy (Jon) Hamilton, Lindsay (Dave) Malfa Penale, Peter (Bethany) Duncan and Laura (Kyle) McLaughlin; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  Besides his parents, Dunk was predeceased by his wife, Gloria; a daughter, Linda Malfa; a son-in-law, Jay Wicks; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. 

 
Private visitation was held at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007), followed by his interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  Professional arrangements are under the care of the Goodlander family.  Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com

Burnard married HARTWIG, Gloria on 5 Jun 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Gloria and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosario O. Malfa, 90 of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at his residence on April 15, 2022.  Born in Pentone (Catanzaro), Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Riccardo and Rosina (Marino) Malfa.
Rosario was raised in Italy, where he learned the stone masonry trade, and played professional soccer.  He came to Canada in 1952.  On October 2, 1954, he married Rose Marie (Perricelli) Malfa at St. Anne’s Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario.  The couple came to Niagara Falls in 1955.
Rosario was employed as a bricklayer with the Local #2 Union in Niagara Falls, NY, and later as a bricklayer, stone mason and foreman with the Bricklayer’s Union in Buffalo.  He worked extensively with Scrufari Construction, Elia Construction, Sevenson and Malfa Construction, as well as for his good friend, Fr. Julio from the Fatima Shrine.  He was extremely proud of the stone masonry that he completed around Niagara Falls, including churches, downtown venues, and large residential homes. 
Rosario was a member of the ISDA Power City Lodge and the Cristoforo Colombo Society.  He enjoyed bowling in his younger years, and liked watching soccer, hockey, and football.
In addition to his wife of 67 years, Rosario is survived by his children, Mary Ann (Edward) Garcia, Riccardo ‘Rick' (Sally Wallens) Malfa, and Antoinette (Michael) Frail; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Calero, Lindsay (David) Penale, Kristina Garcia, Matthew (Sarah) Garcia, and Anthony Frail; his great grandchildren, Giovanni, Juliana, Vinny, Geno, and Ash; his siblings, Maria Russo, Antonietta Licastri, Cataldo Malfa, and Nicola Malfa, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his daughter in law, Linda Duncan Malfa, as well as by 4 siblings.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 18 from 3 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will begin on Tuesday at 9:15 AM followed by Rosario’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Vincent DePaul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.  Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Rosario married PERRICELLI, Rose Marie on 2 Oct 1954 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]