October 5, 1932 - January 30, 2025

Of Lackawanna, NY. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Paniccia) Bonitatibus; devoted father of John (Eva) Bonitati, Michael (Madonna) Bonitatibus and Diane (Paul) Bond; cherished grandfather of Greg, Gina, Janelle, Susan, Simon and Anna; great-grandfather of Emma, Danny, Olivia, Kenny, Matty, Hailey and Sofia; loving son of the late Santo and Donata (nee Pastorelli) Bonitatibus; dear brother of the late Josephine (nee Bonitatibus) Chini, brother-in-law of Ann (Paniccia) Goulet and the late Dan and Loretta Radwanski; also survived by loving nieces and nephews and his many treasured friends and neighbors. Pat was born in Pettorano, Italy and was a US Army Korean veteran and a past employee of Bethlehem Steel. He worked at I No Di Paolo's Restaurant for 60 years, fondly known as "Cumpa Pat." He will be remembered for his sense of humor, infamous garden, and his love of winemaking. From movie extra in "Cabrini" to plumber and handyman, Pat wore many hats in his lifetime and was always there to help someone in need. In 2019 he was given the Buffalo Bison's llio DiPaolo Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Role model, Coach, Town Supervisor, Conservation Officer, Author Richard J. "Dick" Lang passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Son of John and Grace and brother of David (Joanne) born and raised in Orchard Park NY he proudly served in the US Coast Guard.

He leaves behind a loving wife of 62 years Gretchen, sons John (Therese),Michael (Deanne) and 7 grandchildren, Abbey, Hogan, Johnathan, Madigan, Murphy, Kennedy, and McCarthy.

He truly loved giving back to his community and is in numerous area Hall of Fame's including the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. A day was proclaimed in his honor back in 2014. The Roy-Hart Kid's Wrestling program and Sports Booster program began under his tutelage. He later went on to coach wrestling at Roy-Hart and Newfane winning numerous league and sectional titles. Throughout the years he coached many league and sectional champions including Olympian Lou Roselli. Coach Lang changed the lives of many kids and was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. As one of the toughest game wardens in Western New York, he served from 1969- 2010. He was once New York State Conservation Officer of the year. He also served on the Royalton Town Board as well as Town Supervisor for 2 terms. Dick loved his community and always tried to do what he could to make it a better place .

In 2012 he wrote the book "Behind the Badge" which contained numerous stories of his days as a game warden in Niagara County and the surrounding area. Dick always believed that physical fitness was of the utmost importance. He competed in the Empire State Games and the Police Olympics and emerged victorious as New York's "Toughest Cop". He was a lifetime member of the Western NY Poultry Association and showed championship Bantam chickens from childhood and throughout most of his adult life. An avid pheasant and turkey hunter, he loved being in the great outdoors working his Brittany Spaniel or calling in a turkey.

In the last several years he became an avid spectator of various sports as he enjoyed watching his grandkids compete in sports at the high school and college level. He also became an aficionado of musical theatre and attended several performances at local high schools and the Lockport Palace Theatre with his equally proud wife. He also loved hanging around his lifelong friends Hank Haas, the Osborne brothers and brother David. They were the true "Happy Days" gang. He is survived by his brother David of Orchard Park, brothers-in-laws, Dick (Ann) Humphries of Florida, Hank of Beulah, Colorado, Frank of Missoula, Montana and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John R. Lang and Grace Biddlecomb Lang and his sister-in-law, JoAnne Lang.

Dick Beyer, also known as "The Destroyer" and "Doctor X" in the Wrestling arena, sadly passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 88. In addition to his many accomplishments in Wrestling, Dick Beyer was also a founding member of the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund which presents five annual awards to the top High School Wrestlers in Western New York as well as other charities in the community.

One of those awards is "The Destroyer Award" named after Beyer. "The award is given to the "purest & baddest" wrestler of the bunch", stated Dennis DiPaolo, son of World Wrestling Champion, Ilio DiPaolo.

"In addition to a certificate and trophy, the kids who have won this award are personally given a "Destroyer" mask. He puts it on them and says, 'Now you're as good looking as I am'. It was always the hit of the night! Even in failing health, Dick still managed to get to the stage to hand out the award. That was the kind of man he was and the dedication he had to the Scholarship Fund. He was like a second father to me and he will be greatly missed!"

If you are looking to donate to the Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund in honor of Cumba Pat, please send a check to:

Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund
3785 South Park Avenue
Blasdell, New York 14219

Please make checks payable to: The Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Fund

We appreciate your generosity!!!!