Family/Spouse: GANCASZ, Bernice. Bernice and died. [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.

Family/Spouse: GUAGENTI, Charles M. Charles (son of GUAGENTI, MIchael and RAIMONDI, Grace) was born about 1921 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Dec 2021 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LINZA, Oscar. Oscar and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James J. Janowski of NIAGARA FALLS, New York
February 4, 1936 - October 28, 2022

James J. Janowski, lifetime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was 86. He was born in Niagara Falls on February 4, 1936, a son of the late Joseph and Bernice (Gancasz) Janowski.
Jim attended local schools and then entered the United States Army and was assigned to Company D in the famed 1st Battalion Group, 28th Infantry Regiment where he served his country proudly until his honorable discharge in 1959.  After serving his country he worked at Tulip Corporation for many years, retiring as a forklift operator.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his time attending his childrens school and sporting events throughout the years. He was a very active man who would be seen all over the city on his bicycle, enjoying the sights and people he would encounter. He was devoted to country music and its history and together with his beloved wife Mary they met many famous country music artists throughout the different eras.
Jim was a longtime pal of Lou (“Ramblin’ Lou”) Schriver of WXRL Radio and would often accompany him to shuttle music stars of the day to the local concert venues. On one such occasion he was to accompany Ramblin’ Lou to transport an emerging star from the airport to the concert venue but had to cancel out at the last minute and missed out on chauffeuring Elvis Presley; a story that he always laughed about. One of his most memorable times was when he and his wife, met Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash having dinner together and danced the entire night away.  He absolutely loved Johnny Cash.
Mr. Janowski is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Catherine (Filbert) Janowski, his son Michael Janowski, his daughter Joanne (Rene) Janowski and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sons: Jesse Janowski (1978), Edward Janowski (1995) and John Janowski (2015) and his sister Florence (late Chuck) Guagenti (2019).
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls on Wednesday, November 9 from 3 to 7 PM where services will be held at 7 PM immediately following the visitation.

Family/Spouse: FILBERT, Mary Catherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: DELAHOY. [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]

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: SORENSEN, Dan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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