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Buffalo News

FRED A. DELORENZO

Fred A. DeLorenzo, 86, a retired mason contractor, died Friday (Aug. 2, 1996) in his home on Pershing Avenue after a brief illness.

Mr. DeLorenzo was a self-employed mason contractor whose brick and stone work can be seen throughout the city. He retired in 1972.

He was born in Niagara Falls, where he lived his entire life.

Mr. DeLorenzo was ordained a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1959 and served as an elder in the Niagara Falls LaSalle Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses until his death.

He was an avid reader and gardener. Mr. DeLorenzo enjoyed watercolor and oil painting, stone sculpture and carpentry. He was a sportsman until recent years.

"Our father will be remembered by those who knew him as a caring and giving person," one of his five children said on behalf of the family. "In particular, he counted it a joy and privilege to help others appreciate and understand the Bible, a work he was able to actively engage in until his death."

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, the former Charlotte M. Dillon; two sons, Nicholas R. and Paul; three daughters, Carol A. Ross of Lewiston, Joan Marshall and Linda Gray; two brothers, Vincent of Lewiston and Claude of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Flora Wade; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the LaSalle Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2099 River Road.

Fred married DILLON, Charlotte Mae on 7 Jan 1950 in Niagara County, NY. Charlotte (daughter of DILLON, Charles Wesley and STRICKER, Margaret) was born on 14 Jan 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Sep 2015 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Posted: Friday, September 18, 2015 10:55 am


Charlotte M. DeLorenzo (nee Dillon), of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015, under the care of Niagara Hospice after a two week illness. Born on January 14, 1927 in Niagara Falls, she was married for 47 years to Fred A. DeLorenzo. After his death in 1996, she moved to Lewiston to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Carol A. and Gregg Ross.

Besides Carol, she is survived by a son, Paul J.(Kim) DeLorenzo, and daughter, Linda S. (Donald) Gray, both of Niagara Falls. Also surviving are two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews, including Marie Schultz, as well as, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two step- children, Joan Marshall and Nicholas (Nadyne) DeLorenzo. Charlotte was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 57 years and enjoyed spending her time sharing comfort from God's Word with her neighbors. She felt that this endeavor above all, gave purpose and meaning to her life. She also liked gardening, cooking and baking.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 27, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2099 River Road, Wheatfield. The family will be present for visitation from 1-3 p.m. with a service beginning immediately after at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the worldwide disaster relief work of Jehovah Witnesses at www.iw.org. Arrangements were with the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/2/1961

Nicholas DeLorenzo, 83. of 848 20th St., died today (May 2, 1961) in Ransomville General Hospital. A native of Pentone, Italy,he lived here for 60 years. He was a retired stonemason and was a member of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America.Survivors include six sons,Theodore, Fred, Fausto and Vincent DeLorenzo, all of this city, Samuel DeLorenzo, Niagara Falls, Ont., and 1st Lt.Claude De Lorenzo, stationed with the U. S. Air Force in Albuquerque, N. M.; two daughters, Mrs. G. Thomas (Laura) Virtuoso, and Mrs.Herschel (Flora) Wade, both of Niagara Falls; one sister,Mrs. Nick Pavone, Chicago Heights, Ill.; 18 grandchildren,two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will beheld at 8:45 a.m., Friday at the M. J. Coluccl Funeral Chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Nicholas + CAPILUPI, Rosina. Rosina was born in 1887 in Italy; died on 1 Apr 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles + STRICKER, Margaret. Margaret was born on 2 Dec 1894; died on 13 Aug 1976; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY - Section 5. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]