Joseph J. Runfola passed away suddenly May 10, 2026.  Born January 15, 1952 in Buffalo he was the son of the late Anthony and Jean (Cipriani) Runfola.  Joesph served in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1989 and worked for Harrison Radiator Div of GM for 33 years where he was a serviceman, retiring in 2001.  He was a member of All Saints RC Parish where he served as a usher and was a member of the Free Masons in Lackawanna, and enjoyed attending car shows and being with family and friends.

Joseph is survived by his sons Joseph J. Runfola II, David M. (Annie) Runfola, and Dominic S. (Kim) Runfola; grandchildren Alexis, Carter, Elena, and Dominic; brothers Charles Runfola and Anthony Runfola.  Besides his parents Joseph was also predeceased by his wife Donna (Montagnino) Runfola and sister Mary Jo Runfola.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation Monday, May 18th from 2-6 PM with services following at 6 PM all in Prudden And Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.