GIOIA- Richard
- Mar 14
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of Buffalo, NY. March 14, 2026. Beloved son of the late Thomas (Dolly) Gioia; cherished brother of Amelia “Amy” Gioia, Thomas “Tee” Gioia Jr. and Steven “Stevie” Gioia; dearest uncle of Anthony (Diane), Joshua (Ashley), Michael (Rebecca), James (Tiffany), Thomas (Suleima) III and Maria (Jonathan); beloved friend of Dr. Lei Huang; also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; dearest great-great-uncle of Hunter. Family will receive friends of Wednesday, March 18th from 4-8 PM at LOOMIS, OFFERS & LOOMIS INC. FUNERAL HOME (Memorial Chapel) 1820 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19th at 9:30 AM at St. Teresa’s RC Church. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial contributions in Richard’s honor may be made to St. Teresa’s RC Church. Richard was a teacher for 37 years, working throughout the Buffalo Public School System and lastly at Notre Dame Academy.
