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Ray Granieri, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28th, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on September 23, 1933, he was the loving son of the late Frank and Elena Granieri.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. He attended local schools and graduated with an A.A.S. Degree from the Erie County Technical Institute in 1958. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on March 26, 1955. Ray married Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Conahan on May 25, 1960 and together raised four beautiful children.

Ray primarily worked in the Niagara Falls area. He held several positions in local industries and retired from Occidental Chemical Corp. in 1996, having worked his way up to Manager of Technology Facilities. He was very proud to be a member of the Board of Directors at the Niagara’s Choice Credit Union, where he served as Vice President. He looked forward to starting his day at the Credit Union and participating in Credit Union Functions.

Mr. Granieri was a devout catholic and longtime member of the former Sacred Heart Church and St. Joseph’s Church, where he served as an usher for over 40 years. He was also a former president of the Sacred Heart Parish Council and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ray was the last surviving member of the 15th Street Round Table. This collection of his brothers, one patient sister, his wife Beth, and cousins gathered daily to discuss, and laugh about a wide range of topics. He was very active in sports, participating in various softball, golf, tennis, bowling and volleyball leagues. He also brought this competitive spirit to the card table; the favorite euchre and pinochle partner for several generations of the Granieri family.

Ray was most happy being around his family and friends - especially his grandchildren. A highlight of his year was the annual Granieri Family picnic at Fort Niagara - which began 40 years ago and continues today with the leadership of his niece Tina Granieri.

Mr. Granieri also loved to travel with his wife, Beth, and took many trips with his children and grandchildren, as well as Beth’s brothers. He had a thirst for new experiences and seeing different areas of the country and even the world. He looked forward to annual trips to St. Augustine, FL where he was, as always, surrounded by his children and grandchildren and was able to play his retirement sport of choice - golf.

He was a good man that will be missed.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Ray is survived by his four children Kim (Matthew Barmasse) Granieri, Ray (Lisa McKean) Granieri, Kelly (Brad) Mundt and Kathy (Tim Kenyon) Granieri; ten grandchildren Kiele Barmasse, Hailey Barmasse, Miller Barmasse, Bennett Granieri, Luke Kenyon, Lauren Granieri, Nathan Mundt, Ella Kenyon, Kate Kenyon and Anna Mundt. He is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and those who adopted him as their “Uncle Ray.” Ray was predeceased by his brothers Hank, Sam and Babe, as well as his sister Martha Granieri.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd from 3 - 8 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 3rd at 12:00 Noon in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, 1413 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Raymond married CONIHAN, Mary Beth on 25 May 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kim Martha Granieri entered into rest at the age of 56 on June 24, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Kim grew up in Niagara Falls, New York and was a resident of Lockport, New York at the time of passing. She worked as a retail merchandiser with the bulk of her career spent working for Gap Inc.
Kim lived for her family and friends. She always said that her "purpose in life" was to raise her girls and she did so her entire life. Kim absolutely loved attending any family event, especially the Granieri Family Picnic and Conahan Family Reunion. Kim built lifelong friendships with many. She found any reason to entertain, pull out her antique glasses, and spend time with life-long friends, the neighborhood crew and her YaYa's. Kim loved gardening, shopping, garage sales, taking pictures and planning events. Most of all, Kim passionately loved traveling with her friends and family.
Kim was married to Matthew Barmasse and was the proud mother of her four children, Kiele, Hailey, Miller and Matthew, who died at birth. Kim is the daughter of Raymond Rudolph Granieri (deceased) and Mary Elizabeth Granieri (Conahan). Her siblings are Raymond Jr. (Lisa), Kelly Mundt (Brad) and Kathleen Granieri (Tim Kenyon). Kim has many nephews and nieces that she loved dearly.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27th from 4 - 8 P.M. at the Prudent & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28th at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut Street Lockport NY with Fr. Joseph Dumphrey officiating.
Donations in memory of Kim can be made to the Strong Memorial Hospital Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Center at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pulmonary.aspx.

Family/Spouse: BARMASSE, Matthew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MCKEAN, Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MUNDT, Bradley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]