Family/Spouse: HUME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: NYHAN, MIchael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph N. Cutajar, Ret. NFFD, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 29, 2022 at Schoellkopf Health Care Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel and Irene (Spatarico) Cutajar.
Joe attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946, serving as a member of the Seebees in Guam.  On September 27, 1952, he married Mary (LaMarca) Cutajar in St. Joseph Church.  Joe was employed as a Truck Driver with Yarussi Construction and a Bus Driver with the NFTA.  He served as a Firefighter for 21 years with the Niagara Falls Fire Department, where he was honored with 2 Levy Awards for bravery during the course of his career.  He also worked in maintenance with Tops Markets throughout Western New York.
Joe was a member of the ISDA Cataract Lodge, the Knights of Columbus, and the Cristoforo Colombo Society.  In addition, he served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Church, was a member of the Retired Firefighters Association, was instrumental in the Niagara Falls Firefighter’s Christmas Toy Fund, and was the Past Commander of the Italian American War Veterans.  Joe was an avid golfer at Hyde Park Golf Course, bowled in various local bowling leagues, and enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Yankees.
In addition to his wife of 70 years, he is survived by his children, Lori Ann Hume (Michael Nyhan) and Samuel Cutajar (Angelina Salvatore); his grandchildren, Alyssa (Peter Maurer) Hume, Tyler Cutajar (Sara Cappellino), Joseph Cutajar, Daniella Chalfant, and Jeff Chalfant; his great-grandchildren, Ginny, Delilah, Sam, Sophia, and Savannah, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother-in-law of Nora (late Roy) LaMarca, and Alida (late Anthony) LaMarca, and Joseph (Felicia) LaMarca and the son-in-law of the late James and Pauline (Catania) LaMarca.  He was predeceased by his nephews, Paul and John LaMarca.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Joe’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 AM at Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.  Entombment with Military Honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY 14092.   Flowers are gratefully declined.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Niagara Falls Firefighter’s Christmas Toy Fund or to a Charity of One’s Choice.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Joseph married LAMARCA, Mary on 27 Sep 1952 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel + SPATARICO, Irene. Irene and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James + CATANIA, Pauline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]