Family/Spouse: MANUSE, Serafino. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gloria Augustino
(Died July 29, 2015)

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Gloria (Manuse) Augustino, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Serafino J. and Rose J. (Peri) Manuse, Jr.

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 17, 1961 she married Michael Augustino at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls. Michael predeceased her on March 26, 2006. Gloria was a gifted florist her entire life and for many years she worked as a floral designer at the former Celenza Florist in Niagara Falls, NY. Gloria enjoyed cooking particularly for her family, who she loved spending time with, especially her grandchildren.

Gloria is survived by three daughters Janis (Rocky) Leo of Lewiston, NY; Cathy (Pat) DeLorenzo of Seminole, FL and Dianne (Todd) Havens of Lewiston, NY; seven grandchildren Micheline Loring, Samantha Leo, Valerie DeLorenzo, Rachael DeLorenzo, Alex Leo, Jenna Havens and Jack Havens; one sister Connie (Gene) Molak of Niagara Falls, NY; two brothers Gary (Melanie) Manuse of South Carolina and James (Nancy) Manuse of Youngstown, NY; her sister-in-law and close friend Linda (late Charles) Augustino of the Town of Niagara as well as her sisters-in-law Mary (Matthew) Bernat and Kathy (late Steve) Gioaninni and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Sunday August 2nd from 3 - 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Stewart Lindsay O.S.F.S officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.

Gloria married AUGUSTINO, Michael Frank on 17 Jun 1961 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Michael (son of AUGUSTINO, Sam M and NICHITTA, Ida) was born on 21 May 1938; died on 26 Mar 2006 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Constance J. Molak, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 4, 2022 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Serafino and Rose (Peri) Manuse.
Connie grew up on 20th Street in the Old Italian Neighborhood, where she was raised by her parents and grandmother Jessie Peri.  Connie was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School, and later graduated from Buffalo State with a Bachelor Degree in Art Education.  On August 2, 1958, she married Eugene E. Molak at St. Joseph Church.  Connie was employed as a Display and Communications Manager with the Niagara Falls Public Library for 20 years.
A skilled artist, Connie made many oil paintings and wooden dolls.  She was a member of the Western New York Doll Club.  She also enjoyed cooking, walking the Gorge daily, and was a devoted Catholic, regularly attending Mass.  Connie had many friends in all walks of life and her friends remarked about her abundance of kindness.  She remained a guiding light for her family throughout her whole life.  She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
In addition to her husband of 63 years, Constance is survived by her children, Christopher J. (Jennifer) Molak, Cynthia L. (Frank) Mercadante, Jessica M. Tower, and Steven S. (Christina) Molak; her grandchildren, Jessie (Eric) Sexton, Frankie Mercadante, Katelyn (Jessie) Burton, Alexandra (Tyler) Fernandez, James Tower, Melanie Mercadante, Thomas Tower, Gabriella Molak, and Olivia Molak; her great-grandchildren, Piper Rose Burton and Charles David Fernandez; her brothers, Gary (Melanie) Manuse and James (Nancy) Manuse, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was predeceased by her son, Eugene C. Molak, and her sister, Gloria (late Michael) Augustino.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Constance’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at St. Raphael Church, 3840 Macklem Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.   Entombment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice.   Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Constance married MOLAK, Eugene on 2 Aug 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DELORENZO, Pat. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEO, Rocky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HAVENS, Todd Lauer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: MERCADANTE, Frank. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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