Age 78.

Beloved husband of Mary for 53 years. Loving dad of Joe (wife-Brenda), and Jenny. Cherished grandpa of Andrew Patyna. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and especially his beloved dog Cookie.

Visitation Monday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home with a 7 pm Saracusta. In state Tuesday 9:30 am until the 10 am Funeral Service at Sts. Peter and Paul Romanian Orthodox Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Sts. Peter and Paul Romanian Orthodox Church.