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1988

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2025

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John J. Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc. - Hamburg

5453 Southwestern Blvd.

Hamburg, New York

Matthew Shontz - Santasiero Obituary

Shontz - Santasiero, Matthew R.

Jun 19, 1988 - Feb 6, 2025

of Eden, NY February 6, 2025; beloved grandson of Dr. Cherie (nee Campbell) and the late Ronald P. Santasiero, MD; loving brother of Autumn (Sean) TenEyck; dear son of Sharon Rosenhahn; adored nephew of Paul Bucholtz, Robert (Jeffrey) Bucholtz and Mark (Barbara) Santasiero; cherished cousin of Steven Bucholtz, Desirae (Jake) Bucholtz, Michael Townsend, Sebastian (Taylor) Townsend and Emily (Justin) Bauer; also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Family will be pressent to receive friends Friday 4-7 pm at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 5453 Southwestern Blvd. (corner of Rogers Rd. 716-646-5555) where a Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Matthew's name to the American Heart Association. Share condolences at www.kaczorfunerals.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 18, 2025.

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American Heart Association

February 25, 2025

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always

Nicole Kerr

February 18, 2025

This is such a shame
Rest in Peace, Matthew.
Wherever you are, I hope your soul is at peace.
In the interactions I shared with you, in a professional setting and otherwise, you always came across as deeply thoughtful, intelligent, and genuinely kind. It´s a true loss that you didn´t have more time here, as I believe you truly were someone with the desire and potential to make the world a better place, given the chance.

Teddy Watson & John Costianes

February 18, 2025

We have no words to express our grief and Shock at this news. A truly lovely, loving, bright light-gone far too soon. John & Teddy Costianes

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Feb

21

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John J Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc.

5453 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY 14075

Feb

21

Memorial service

7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

John J Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc.

5453 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY 14075

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5453 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY 14075

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