Family/Spouse: GILSON, Grant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nelson J. Linza
April 12, 2024

Nelson J. Linza, 72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 12, 2024 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Oscar Linza and Florence (Jankowski) (late Charles) Guagenti.
Nelson was a 1969 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  On October 8, 1983, he married Diane M. (Klejdys) Linza at the Niagara Falls Wintergarden.  Nelson was employed by Union Carbide and later as a Chemical Operator with DuPont Chemical in Niagara Falls for over 30 years until his retirement in 2012.  In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball, volleyball and softball in local leagues and coaching his wife’s baseball team at the Crazy Horse.  Nelson loved golfing, boating, and socializing with his many friends, and was affectionately known as “The Mayor of Niagara Falls”.  He will be remembered most for his larger-than-life personality.
In addition to his beloved wife of 40 years, Nelson is survived by his children, Cara (Grant) Gibson, Yvonne (Dan) Sorensen, Carrie Ann Scrivano, and Anthony Scrivano; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Cain, Sarah, Rob, Niki, Brandon, Lilian and Rhiannon; his great-grandchildren, Derek and Julia; his sisters, Joanne Haferkamp and Marilyn Linza-Delahoy; his mother-in-law, Elaine (late Bill) Sdao, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 12 PM – 5:30 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will begin at 5:30 PM.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Nelson married KLEJDYS, Diane M on 8 Oct 1983 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar + JANOWSKI, Florence. Florence (daughter of JANOWSKI, Joseph and GANCASZ, Bernice) was born about 1933 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Mar 2019 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence "Flo" Guagenti, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home unexpectedly. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Gancasz) Janowski. 
Flo as she was affectionately known by family and friends resided in Niagara Falls all of her life and attended local schools. She worked as a meat cutter and packer for Slipko’s for several years.  Flo was an avid catalog shopper and enjoyed sewing.  Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Florence is survived by her husband, Chuck Guagenti; children, Marilyn Delahoy and Nelson (Diane) Linza; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, James (Mary Kay) Janowski and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Louise Smith. 
Visitation will begin on Friday, March 15th from 4 -7 pm at M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am.  Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Joseph + GANCASZ, Bernice. Bernice and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]