John H. Hufnagel passed away July 9, 2025 under the care of Niagara Hospice.  Born August 11, 1928 in Lockport he was the son of John J. and Catherine (Wuebben) Hufnagel.  He served in the US Air Force from 1946 to 1949 and was an aircraft mechanic working for both American Airlines for 33 years retiring in 1984 and at Calspan retiring in 1992.  John was a member of the H.H. Franklin Club and A.A. Vanguard.  He enjoyed antique cars and cukoo clocks.  John was predeceased by his wife of 67 years Mary Rose (Ben) Hufnagel in 2020.

John is survived by his children Dan (Karen) Hufnagel, James (Joan) Hufnagel, Janet (Eric) Blackstone, and Catherine (Andre) Nacov; daughter-in-law Denise Hufnagel; grandchildren David, Laura, Brian, Connor, Daniel, and Samantha; seven great grandchildren; sister Maryann Simmons; also several nieces and nephews.  He was also predeceased by his sons David Hufnagel, John Hufnagel, and siblings Florence Hufnagel, Elizabeth (Tom) Ellerbusch, Rosemary (Gerry) Stevenson, and Roman Hufnagel.

Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service Saturday, July 12th at 11 AM at Cold Springs Cemetery.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com