Kevin A. Saff

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Lisa Saff (Warholic), with whom he shared 38 beautiful years of marriage. He was a proud and loving father to Andrew (Sarah) Saff of Cornelius, NC; Kayla (Col ton) Orbaker of Ashville, NY; Mike (Tami) Saff of Brewster, NY; and Katie (Cody) Toor of Gaines ville, NY. He was the beloved son of Jon and Sally Saff of Falconer, New York, and a cherished brother to Scott (Cathryn) Saff of Clayton, NC. He was also a proud grandfather to Leah, Lucas, Colin, Eloise, and Riley, who brought him immense joy and brought out his inner child.

Kevin graduated from Falconer Central School in 1983 and went on to earn an associate degree from Jamestown Community College, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology. He later earned his Master of Strategic Leader ship degree from Roberts Wesleyan College. He proudly served four years as a Commissioned Officer in the Unit ed States Army. He later retired from the Army Reserve as a Captain in 2001, where he developed the dis cip line and leadership that would define his life and career.

Kevin dedicated his professional life to serving others and strengthening his community. Early in his career he held various administrative leadership roles in long-term care and senior services, followed by roles as Director of Loyalton of Lakewood

(1999-2000), President and CEO of Hospice Chautauqua County (2000-2003), and Executive Director of Jamestown Area Medical Associates.

(2003-2014). He served as Director of Senior Housing at Lutheran (2014­2025) in the final chapter of his career, where he touched many lives through his com passion and leader ship.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kevin was deeply committed to his community. He served as a board member for several local organizations, including the Town of Ellicott Zoning Board, Falconer Public Library, the JCC Foundation, and Hospice Chautauqua County.

Kevin’s greatest pride and purpose in life was his family. He was a constant source of strength, guidance, and support, and he was always present for the moments that mattered most, both big and small. He found joy in cheering on the Buffalo Bills from his season ticket seats, sharing his passion for military history and model building, and spending time together at home or enjoying the role of Captain on family vacations. Through these moments, Kevin created lasting memories and meaningful traditions that his family will carry forward. He led by example, instilling the values of hard work, discipline, and integrity in those closest to him, and his influence will continue to shape the lives of his children and grandchildren. More than anything, he made his family feel support ed, encouraged, and deeply loved.

He will be remembered not only as a strong and selfless leader, but as a devoted husband, father,grandfather, brother, and son who always put his family first. His legacy of love, self less ness, and unwavering commitment to those he cherished will live on in all who knew him.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Falconer Funeral Home.

A private family funeral service will be held Saturday in the Falconer Funeral Home. Rev. Michael Childs pastor of Falconer Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 or at https://chpc.care/donate/memorials_donations/.