Josephine DeSalvo

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Josephine Paravato, 94, of Midland, formerly of Woodland Hills, Calif., died late Monday evening, March 2, 2009, at her residence, with her family at her side. The former Josephine Paravato was born March 20, 1914, in Batavia, New York, daughter of the late Santo and Maria (DeAmico) DeSalvo. She was a seamstress most of her life, residing in California for many years before coming to Midland in 1999. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Frank S. Paravato, Martin and Betty Paravato, all of California, Lucille Burdett of Arizona, and Angela Hodgden and Dottie and Thom Famularo, all of Midland; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. The funeral liturgy for Josephine will be celebrated from St. Bernardine Siena Catholic Church in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. Josephine's family will receive friends from the Gates-Kingsley-Gates-Praiswater Mortuary in Woodland Hills on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A vigil for the deceased will take place at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home in Woodland Hills. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors, 1200 W. Wheeler St. Condolences may be sent through www.waresmithwoolever.com.
(Midland Daily News, March 4, 2009)

Family/Spouse: Frank Paravato. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married William Burns on 29 Apr 1956, and was divorced on 15 Jun 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucille married James Wilson Burdett, II on 5 Apr 1986 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York. James (son of James Wilson Burdett and Dorothy Grace Beecher) was born on 30 Aug 1939 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died on 17 Dec 2006 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Matthew B. Burns, 57, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Saturday April 1, 2017 taking his last breath at home where he wanted to be surrounded by his loving family after fighting a 3 years battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 6, 1959 in Batavia to the late William and Lucille (Paravato) Burns. Matt worked in construction for many years. He was an avid fisherman. He loved the outdoors and target shooting. He would often be found having a cup of coffee at the Pok-A-Dot in Batavia. Matt was an avid Sabres and Bills fan. He is survived by his wife; Cathy Burns of Batavia; children Brandon (Kimberly) Burns of Batavia, Sarah Burns, Jason Burns, Jared Burns and Caitlin Burns all of Batavia; brother Timothy (Kimberly) Burns of Attica; sisters Julie (Maya) Martinez of TX., Colleen Burns of WA., grandchildren Bailey, Matthew, Hailey, Gracelyn and Caiden along with several nieces and nephews. There will be no prior calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute Elm & Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.