Jeffrey Mathew Agnello, 55, of Matteson Street, Fredonia, formerly of St. Rita's Home for Children, JN Adam Developmental Center and the Temple Street Group Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Niagara Falls on May 23, 1962, the son of the late Joseph C. and Lauretta M. (Serchia) Agnello.
Jeffrey led a full life filled with people who loved and cared for him. He enjoyed music, singing, community outings and all of his friends at Matteson Street and The Resource Center. Jeffrey was active in both the Special Olympics and Laurel Run. His family would like to especially thank his "family" and friends at Matteson Street, The Resource Center and Hospice, who cared for him daily and loved him dearly.
Survivors include three sisters, Patricia (Kevin) Gabreski of Slippery Rock, PA, Joa (Julian) Traista of Worthington, MA and Christine (Anthony) Bivona of West Hartford, CT; and two brothers, Joseph (Sharon) Agnello of Wallingford, CT and David (Suzanne) Agnello of Medfield, MA. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Meaghan (Steve) Regal and Erica Gabreski, Marissa and Jenna Bivona, Matthew, Ethan, Jordan and Liana Agnello.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 23 at 10:00 Am from Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson Street, Fredonia. Committal services will be held at 2:00 PM in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 3806 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls.
The family requests memorial donations be made to either the Special Olympics Western New York, 2801 Wehrle Drive, Suite 12, Williamsville, NY 14221; or to the website http://specialolympics-ny.org/western.
Arrangements are by the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences, go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
