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Dr. Guelfo Canali of Lewiston, NY passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020.  He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 30, 1924 to the late Stephano and Bernadina (Cimichella) Canali.
Mr. Canali graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1942 and attended Niagara University for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the European African Service Medal with 3 battle stars, the American Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.  He was honorably discharged on March 12, 1946.
He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Ann Parone, on May 15, 1946. He graduated from Niagara University with BS degree in 1948 and then attended the University of Buffalo Dental School, graduating in 1953.
Dr. Canali practiced general dentistry in Niagara Falls for 46 years before retiring in 1999.  He was the Dental Consultant at St. Mary’s Manor Nursing Home for 30 years, a member of the American Dental Association, NY State Dental Society and the past president of the 8th District Dental Society.
Dr. Canali was a food and wine enthusiast who travelled throughout Europe and California with his wife and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife on October 20, 2009 after 63 years of marriage. He is survived by a son, Gerald D. Canali, DDS (Elizabeth) of Lewiston, three grandchildren, Christy, Esq. (James, Esq.) Lilley, Gregory, Esq. (Suzanne, Esq.) Canali, living in Charlotte, NC, and Kevin, Esq. (Lindsay) Canali of North Tonawanda.  He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren, James, Diana, and Katherine Lilley, Vincent and Ruby Canali. 
Also surviving are two sisters, Inez (late Anthony) Mancini and Frances (Elio) Marchetti, sister-in-law Frances Parone, brother-in-law Anthony (Elsie) Parone, many nieces and nephews and two step grandchildren, Jason, Esq. and John Sebring.  He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Betty (late Andrew) Zucco.  
There will be no prior visitation.  A private burial concluding with Military Honors will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials can be made to Niagara Hospice.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. 

Guelfo married PARONE, Marilyn Ann on 15 May 1946. Marilyn (daughter of PARONE, Daniel and WEST, Jessie) died on 20 Oct 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ROSE, Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RIFFE, Elizabeth M. Elizabeth (daughter of RIFFE, Paul and HALL, Marie) was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Oct 2021 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CAUDILL, Lindsay. Lindsay (daughter of CAUDILL, James and SMITH, Sandy) was born about 1985 in Piqua, Miami County, OH; died on 13 Aug 2020 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: LILLEY, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]