Joseph G. Kutlina passed away March 2, 2026 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital.  Born September 30, 1951 in Niagara Falls he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Frieda M. (Reumel) Kutlina.  Joseph graduated from Bishop-Duffy High School Class of 1969 and in 1993 earned his Associates degree from Erie Community College.  He worked as a delivery driver for various businesses in the Western New York area.  Joseph enjoyed traveling especially to Florida, meeting his son Chris for coffee at Tim Hortons, collected knives, sunglasses and Tommy Bahama shirts. He loved spending time with his family and Rusty the family dog.

Joseph is survived by his children Theresa (Tom) Schofield and Christopher (Sarah Sparks) Kutlina; grandchild Zachry Ensell; siblings Doris (Bob) Lucas, Ludwig (Natalie) Kutlina, David (Belinda Read) Kutlina, Emma Kutlina, Mary Kutlina, and Paula (Ted) Russo-Mighells; also several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his former wife Carol Zaleski, and brother Paul (late Sandra) Kutlina, and brother-in-law Howard Heaney.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation Tuesday, March 10th from 4-7 PM at Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.