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- Katherine “Katie” Buffone, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on July 6, 2019 at Our Lady of Peace Health Care Facility in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of George and Catherine (Harrigan) DiSalvio.
Katherine was raised in Niagara Falls, graduated from Niagara Falls High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Niagara County Community College. She was employed as a service assistant for the Niagara County Office for the Aging, and later as a manager for the Niagara Falls Tourist and Information Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and crafts.
Katherine is survived by her children, Mary Melloni, Elizabeth (Jake) Putzak, and Nicholas (Evelyn) Buffone; cherished grandmother of Joseph (Karen) Costa, Natalie Sansivero, Anthony (Rebecca) Tantillo, Angela Tantillo, Victor Melloni, Mary (Dominick) Tallarico, Nicholas (Kailey) Buffone and Nicole Buffone, Great-grandmother of ten great-grandchildren, predeceased by a great-grandson Antonio Tallarico, also predeceased by her beloved companion, Patrick E. Burns who passed away in May of 2018. She was the sister of the late Arlene Scuteri.
Visitation will be held on Thursday morning July 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 am at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where a celebration of life service will begin at 11:30am. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorials in Katherine’s honor may be sent to a charity of your choice Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences
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