Obituary for Joseph "Joe" M. Janora Sr.
Joseph "Joe" M. Janora Sr., of Cattaraugus, NY passed away August 31, 2022 at his residence at the age of 73.
He was born March 17, 1949 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late John and Veronica (Buziak) Janora.
He worked as a Plumber and Pipefitter for the U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 and previously at the Local 36. He served in the Army from 1970-1972.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" (Roberts) Janora, whom he married in Buffalo, NY on April 18, 1970; his children: John (Valerie) Janora of Cattaraugus, Melissa (Ed) Metlak of Springville, Joseph (Meghan) Janora Jr. of East Otto, and James (Jennifer Reiter) Janora of West Valley; his siblings: Georgia (Jim) Sammer, Gerry (Jim) Makowski, Marian Lucas, John Janora, Veronica (Jerry) Janiga, Sophie (Kurt) Boczarski, Shirley Janora, and Denise (Doug) Noody; his brother-in-law: Ted Kendziora; sister-in-law: Mia Janora; his grandchildren: Kent, Evelyn, David, Sam, Walker, and Quinn Janora, Eli, and Joelle Metlak, and Benjamin Reiter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Pat Kendziora and Stan Janora; his brother-in-law: Phil Lucas; and his granddaughter: Emma Metlak.
Friends may call Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 11am-2pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main Street, Springville, NY where a Memorial Service will follow at 2pm.
Due to a floral allergy, the family of Joseph kindly requests that no flowers be sent as expressions of sympathy.
He was born March 17, 1949 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late John and Veronica (Buziak) Janora.
He worked as a Plumber and Pipefitter for the U.A. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 and previously at the Local 36. He served in the Army from 1970-1972.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" (Roberts) Janora, whom he married in Buffalo, NY on April 18, 1970; his children: John (Valerie) Janora of Cattaraugus, Melissa (Ed) Metlak of Springville, Joseph (Meghan) Janora Jr. of East Otto, and James (Jennifer Reiter) Janora of West Valley; his siblings: Georgia (Jim) Sammer, Gerry (Jim) Makowski, Marian Lucas, John Janora, Veronica (Jerry) Janiga, Sophie (Kurt) Boczarski, Shirley Janora, and Denise (Doug) Noody; his brother-in-law: Ted Kendziora; sister-in-law: Mia Janora; his grandchildren: Kent, Evelyn, David, Sam, Walker, and Quinn Janora, Eli, and Joelle Metlak, and Benjamin Reiter. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Pat Kendziora and Stan Janora; his brother-in-law: Phil Lucas; and his granddaughter: Emma Metlak.
Friends may call Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 11am-2pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main Street, Springville, NY where a Memorial Service will follow at 2pm.
Due to a floral allergy, the family of Joseph kindly requests that no flowers be sent as expressions of sympathy.