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Daniel Modesto Candelario, Sr. Obituary.. Buffalo Police Department
Age 34, of Buffalo, entered into rest on May 1, 2025. Devoted husband of Dariana "Dottie" (nee Torres-Droz) Candelario; beloved father of Daniel M. "Danny" Candelario, Jr., Dominic Candelario and Diana Lu Candelario; loving son of Modesto and Lucy (nee Hernandez) Candelario; dear brother of Victoria (Richie) Vasquez; fond uncle of Valentino and Angelo Vasquez; also survived by many family, friends and his brothers at the Buffalo Police Department. Daniel was a police officer for 3 years and rose to the rank of MP5. Relatives and friends may visit Lombardo Funeral Home (Snyder Chapel), 4614 Main St., near Harlem on Thursday, May 8 from 1-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo on Friday, May 9 at 10am (please assemble at church). Condolences may be made on this page.

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In Memoriam: Buffalo Police Officer Patricia A. Parete

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for their service, we remember Buffalo Police Officer Patricia A. Parete, a dedicated member of our law enforcement family who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Her courage, integrity, and selflessness serve as a beacon of inspiration for us all. Officer Parete exemplified the highest ideals of duty and honor. Her unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our community will forever be in our hearts and minds.

Officer Patty Parete succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on December 5th, 2006, when she and her partner confronted an armed subject while responding to a 911 call about a fight at a convenience store at Elmwood Avenue and Chippewa Street.

They located the subject near the intersection of Georgia Street and Whitney Street. As they searched the subject, he produced a handgun and opened fire, striking both officers in the face. Officer Parete suffered a spinal injury because of the shooting and became paralyzed from the neck down. She died because of complications from the wounds on February 2nd, 2013.

The subject was convicted of charges in connection with the shooting of both officers and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Officer Parete had actively served with the Buffalo Police Department for over five years. She was survived by her friend, father, two brothers, and sister, and the department also named K9 Paddy in her honor.

Wishing everyone a safe, warm, happy and healthy Christmas!!!!

The Buffalo PBA is vehemently opposed to Sean Ryan’s attempts to defund the areas police departments. He wants to inject “community responders” to Western NY! When citizens call 911, they expect an armed, trained police officer will respond and handle the call.

Today we remember Officer James Shields, E.O.W. 10-30-2002 RIP Jimmy