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John J. DiLaura

John J. DiLaura

John J. DiLaura of Niagara Falls, N.Y., passed away June 5, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on March 23, 1923, the son of the late Vincent and Jospehine (Giglio) DiLaura.

Mr. DiLaura was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with his DOT buddies and was an avid Yankees fan.

Mr. DiLaura was the husband of the late Elena J. (Baldisarra) DiLaura, who passed away Oct, 18, 2001, they were married for 53 years.

He is survived by his three daughters: Mary-Jo (Larrie) Dawkins, Elena (late Joseph) Bruno and Marguerite (Jack) Hicks; two sons: Ronald (Lori) DiLaura and Michael-John (Donna) DiLaura; 10 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Samuel (Rose) DiLaura and Caroline (Clyde) Corsaro.

Family will be present Sunday from 3-7 p.m., at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Avenue, Niagara Fall, N.Y., where funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. Interment in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Should friends desire, memorials to the Niagara Hospice Inc., 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated.