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- Angelo J. Sarkees, 76, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Cezar J. and Rose M. (Morreale) Sarkees.
Andy, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School, and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Niagara University and later his Master’s Degree from University at Buffalo in Chemical Engineering. In 1993, he married Linda C. (Grochala) Sarkees at Sacred Heart Church. Ange was employed for 30 years as a Water Engineer with the D.E.C. in Buffalo, NY, until his retirement.
His true passion and mission in life was giving back. Earning the title of ‘The Can Man’, Angelo founded ‘Deposits For Food’, where he collected cans and bottles, raising over $100,000 for Community Missions, Heart, Love and Soul and the Ransomville and Wilson Food Pantry. He was awarded the 2023 Philanthropist of the Year award by the Association of Fundraising. Angelo was also the former president of the Board of Directors for the Niagara Civic Ballet for several years.
In his spare time, Andy enjoyed collecting and antiquing with his wife, loved watching sports, listening to music, and playing golf. Above all else, he was dedicated to his family - especially helping his aunts and uncles and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of 30 years, Angelo is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Peter Eisenhauer) Sarkees; his step-daughters, Tina (Michael) Mahowish and Carrie (Jesse Goldberg) Chilberg; his grandchildren, Miranda, Logan, Sebastian, Novy, Luna and Ezra; his siblings, Rosemary (Fredric) Samulski, Frank (Joanne) Sarkees, Joseph (Melanie) Sarkees, and Christina Sarkees (Barbara Weber); as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Barber (late Linda Kay) Sarkees.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 30 from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. Angelo’s Interment and Committal Prayers will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 3806 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Flowers are graciously declined. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1947 - 2024 (~ 77 years)