We were truly saddened to hear of Joe's untimely passing. In all of the years that I worked with Joe, I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, he was a true gentleman and will be missed

Jackie and family -  Pam and I are so sorry for your loss.   Joe's presence would always light up any room, with his larger than life personality with a smile to match.  He will forever be in our hearts.    The Overton's - John and Pam (Sarasota, FL)

To the whole Fanara Family I am so sad for your loss. Joe was a mentor to me and working for him was a pure pleasure and to be able to know your family is something I would cherish forever. Joe had one of the most uplifting and greatest personalities I ever knew and I'll never forget his smile. Even though many years have passed since we've seen each other we do have mutual friends that I would run into that would pass good wishes to each other back and forth. We finally were able to talk via cell phone and catch up on some good old times I am sorry I was unable to attend the services and unfortunately I found out about his passing today.

My prayers are with you always much love to the family.

Jackie and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Joe. You are in our prayers. Rocco and Maria Fabbiano

Very Sorry to Hear of Joe's Passing,Our Sincere Condolences

Joe was full of personality.  We briefly worked together; his first question was why was I in account management and not a super model.  He was charming, always smiling and didn't have a bad bone in his body.  My condolences.

Joe will always be a part of our hearts and out memories.  He was an inspiration to me and my family. We will miss him dearly as a neighbor and more importantly as a friend.

Dear Fanara Family,
I love you all dearly and am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such an amazing man, always smiling and laughing and I'm happy to say that I got to grow up with such a great man like him. He will be missed.

Dear Jackie and family,
I was so very shocked and sad to learn of Joe's death. I knew him only from the times that he helped you here at Pines, but it impressed me that his heart was so big and he was willing to serve with a smile.  Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Ivy

My sincere condolences to the fanara family.Joe was inspiring and a great friend.He will be deeply missed.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We extend our most sincere and deepest sympathy.We are saddened by your loss. MAY HIS LIFE BE ETERNAl . Mike,Tina and Family

I was so very sorry to hear of this great loss in your life and to so many. In reading about him in this guest book, it's apparent what a great man he was. Much love to you and your family, Jackie.

With Our Most Sincere Condolences.
Mark D.,Susan Campanella & Family

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our sincere condolences. Gail and Michael Insalaco

Jackie and children, Joe was the envy of all husbands and fathers, my condolence

My sincere condolences. Joe was a wonderful man to grow up with on the West Side. Many Memories of fun PS 45. May god comfort all the family.
Pattiann Imperi

 Jackie, Joey, Jillian, Tracy, and extended family, 
  Although I am far away my grief is there with you every moment.   I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man I truly adored him.  I can't imagine what any of you are going through, but know that I am praying for all of you. All our love

Dear Sammy & Fanara/Mole family, 

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father Sam last year, and now shocked and sadden to hear about Joe. I remember the day when Sam, Joe and I discovered our fathers (who are both named Sam) grew up together on the Westside of Buffalo. Sammy & Joey, always gentlemen and always a pleasure to talk to, truly kind soles. I always ask your cousin (Joe Fanara) about you both and your family every time I go to Manzella's Restaurant on Delaware, so I hope he told you and said hello for me. 
Please know I care, and that my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family now. 
May the memories you shared always bring a smile to your faces. 

With heartfelt condolences, Sandy(Manfredo)Scarpena 
         

Scarpena/Manfredo Family

Jackie and Family,

I am so sorry and shocked to hear about Joe. He and his dad played at Helen's and my wedding in 1980.  We worked together at Western Union and were both west siders from Buffalo. My thoughts and prayers are with  the  entire family.

My sweet friend Jackie, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Joe was a true gentleman and always put others before himself.  He always made me smile and feel like family. You and your children are in my constant prayers.
Our deepest sympathies, Kelly Oakes and family

Sammy and family, I am so sorry for your loss.  My prayers and sympathies are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely Nancy Abramo -Buffalo

Our sincerest condolences to Jackie and family.  Joe loved life and was always up for a good time.  We will miss him.  Hugs and prayers... John & Linda Featherstone

My company Kandela is in the same business as One Smart Mover and Joe was a mentor to me in a lot of ways. I had the great privilege to meet Joe and speak to him several times over the last year and just a few short weeks ago. 

He was always generous with advice, making valuable introductions, and for just lending an ear. I will cherish my friendship with him and wish my sincerest condolences to his family,

Joe was a true class act.

David Fiedler

Dear Jackie

Linda and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family. Joe with that great smile was always there to help a friend. We will all surely miss him and his kindness to everyone. One of the good guys in life that we were blessed to know and call a friend.

Tracy,

We grew up playing softball together and being great friends.  Your dad was an amazing guy who will be truly missed.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Jackie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Although I only knew Joe for a short time, it was easy to see what a wonderful and caring man he was.  He will be missed by all who lives he touched.
Kathy Purdy

Jackie, Tracy, Jill and Joe, there are no words for this deep sadness. Joe will never be forgotten. He was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and a ready smile for all. We will miss you.

Love,
Beth Ann and Gary

Dearest Jackie,
Offering you and your families my deepest sympathy.  With sorrow and love, Tona

Jackie,

May I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Joey.

I still remember when he first met you how head over heels he was about you. 

We had many good times together when we were younger. He will be missed.

Regards,

Tony Pera

Dear Jackie & family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the loss of your dear husband, Joe. Words cannot sufficiently express our sorrow and sympathy. We sincerely pray the LORD'S comfort, love and mercy upon you and yours. May He hold you up on angels wings. May His words of promise of life in Him bring you solace.
Love,
Your cousins, 
Clint & MaryAnn Nagel & family

Speechless..one in a million....always encouraging, smiling and laughing. The brightest candle...going to really miss him, till we meet again.

Jackie -

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I remember, even 18 years later, how much you loved him. Your eyes would light up every time you talked about him. 

Joy (secretary from Gymnastics Unlimited)

Jackie and family,
Joe was the most kind man that I have ever met in my liffe. My heart breaks for your loss.

After not seeing Joe in many years, I finally got to say hello again when he played at the Harbor in Buffalo a few years back. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his untimely passing. I will always remember Joe as such a nice man with a gentle smile. I want to extend my sincere condolence, thoughts, blessings and prayers for strength to the entire Fanara Family. I am so sorry.

Our dearest condolences. Joe was such a pleasure to be around and it was an honor knowing him.

Jackie and Family,we are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.  We embrace our memories with you at St. Greg's and feel blessed that our paths crossed. Know that you are in our prayers and we hope all the many beautiful memories will give you peace.

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, Joe was once of the nicest people you will ever meet and never had a bad word about anyone. He will be missed by many!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time, even though we haven't spoke in a while, I will always remember how kind he was to me. Many blessings of healing to all your family.

Sam,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother.

Tracy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To The Fanara Family, Accept our condolences for the passing of Joe. He was an exceptional man. May God bless you in this, your time of sorrow. We know God will keep Joe wrapped in his arms and will grant you comfort. Blessing to all of you.

Russell & Rose Provenzano

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe. I will truly miss his friendship and positive attitude. Joe was a true gentlemen. May heaven open up those golden gates for my friend. Our prayers are with Fanara family

Fanara family, I am so sorry to hear about Joe passing. It was a pleasure any time I ran into him and his passing so soon is truly a loss to all of us...

Jackie, Sam and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Amsden family (Jupiter, Fl)

Jackie, family and Sammy,
My deepest and sincere condolence to you all. 
I had the honor of being a friend with Joe since School 45. Although I haven't seen Joe in a number of years, I can still see his smile.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences to Jacquie and the whole family. Joe, we will miss you!

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe. He will be truly missed and we will include him and his family in our daily prayers.

My deepest condolences to Joe's Family. He was a great man and always a joy to talk to. Joe always had a smile on his face and a positive personality.

To have known Joe was to have loved Joe. He truly was one in a million. Andy and I have been blessed to have been a part of his life. I will miss his e mails, his jokes, the one toast he always made and hearing him say Jackie, Waneeter is on the phone! Thank you Joe for bringing so much joy into our lives and so many others. You will be missed forever. Till we meet again my friend. We love you Jackie, Tracy, Jill and Joey❤❤❤ Love, Anita and Andy

Sam,
I am so very sorry to hear about your brother Joe..Thoughts are with you.
Karen Battaglia

My deepest and sincere condolences to Joe's family. Remembering the hang out at school 45. May Joe rest in peace. Gods blessings to his family

My heart breaks for the family and my thoughts and prayers go out to them. Joe was such a nice, genuinely kind man and I loved him for that. May God bless you all and provide some comfort throughout this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Fanara family. Joe was a longtime friend and will be missed.

To all the Fanara Family - I am very sorry to hear of your loss.  What a great man, one who will be very much missed.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  Sue Natali

To my childhood friend,we had many fun times when we were kids,one thing to share we played Dorchester in basketball and beat them,Potomac won,hope this makes you smile,miss you my friend.tony cavs citrus springs fla.

Our deepest sympathy on Joe's passing 

Paul and Gigi Miserantino

Dear Sammy & Family, words cannot express the shock to hear of Joes passing. He was a true blue good person!!. We had so much fun at our Mayors Summer Youth job at School #52 in the 70's, that bonded friendship for a lifetime. He will be missed by anyone and everyone that crossed his path. I will always keep Joe in my thoughts and prayers.

Jackie, Joey, Tracy, & Jillian,
You are in our thoughts and prayers...  Joe will be forever missed and forever remembered by his beautiful smile and loving personality.

Lyn and I are struggling with what to say.  How do you say goodbye to a friend, a brother, we can't. You will always remain in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers. You, Jackie and the kids have become a part of our family.  We did so many wonderful things together and shared so many laughs.  Lyn and I went to Publix yesterday and commented that we were expecting to see you there.  I would expect that they would name an aisle after you.  Your smile, your laughter and of course the many jokes you sent me will be greatly missed.  I will also vote twice at the next election and make sure I don't vote for you know who.  Extend our love to your Mom & Dad and rest assured that Jackie and the kids will always remain a part of us.  Love you Giuseppe, Gian and Lyn

VERY sorry to hear this news.  I will miss Joe very much.  My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Fanara family during this difficult time.

Dear Jackie, Jillian, Tracey and Joey - our deepest sympathies on your loss. 

I will always remember Joey's warm, welcoming, ever present smile. And how he cherished his family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love.  The Lerow Family

Joe,
My Buddy!!! My favorite phone call to pick up. My favorite Buddy to hang out with.  Your Joy that you shared every day is your lasting gift to this planet. Thanks for giving it to me and my family 
Your wife and children always looked at you with such an expression of excitement.  What's he going to say or do next? Always smiling. I love ya like a brother!

Joe you will be terribly missed. Your smile and positive attitude were contagious. I can only sum you up in one word OPTIMIST. You were truly one of the Best People I have ever had the privilege of knowing. You were a Great Friend , Ally and Confidant. My Heart goes out to Jackie and the family. You were one of a Kind.

Rest in peace Joe . I will always remember  your warm personality and kind smile ! Prayers for your family .

The legacy Joe leaves is unparalleled.  They say a true man is proud of everything he did that day. This describes Joe and the life he led. They also say every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. They handed Joe's wings to him at the gate. Love you and miss you.

my condolances to the family of joe..may he have eternally happiness...len rico

Joe left his positive attitude with everyone he touched. Our heart felt thoughts are with his family.

OBITUARY

Joseph Salvatore Fanara

March 1, 1956 – December 22, 2015

Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home

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