John J. Zmuda, 76, of Sheridan, passed away unexpectedly, Friday September 10th, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo N.Y. Born May 9th, 1945 in Buffalo, N.Y.
He graduated from Kenmore West High School in 1963, obtained his associates degree in 1965 and his bachelors degree in electrical engineering in1982.
John was the Facilities and Transportation Manager at Erie 2, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus BOCES from 1989 to 1996 and business owner of ACT Electric for more than 25 years.
He loved spending time with his family, working on classic cars and painting. Together for over 30 years with his lovely wife Betty Jo Zmuda; Father of Christine (Brian) Seibert of Cassadaga N.Y., John (Alicia) Zmuda of Greenville S.C., Barbara Zmuda of Dunkirk N.Y.; Stepfather of James Jr. (Jennifer) Rizzo of Brocton N.Y., Shannon (Bill) Navarro of North Carolina; Grandfather of Ashley, Adam (Ashley) and Alisa Seibert, Shaun Zmuda, Jessica and Hunter Rizzo and Zachary Navarro; Great Grandfather of Sophia Rizzo. Also, survived by his sister Mary Kwietniewski and several nieces and nephews. Preceeded in death by daughter Deborah Smith; Sisters: Deloris Hopkins and Joanne Carlson and his brother, Joseph Zmuda. John touched so many during his life and he was known for all of his smooches. He will be dearly missed.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Tuesday September 14, 2021 at the LARSON-TIMKO funeral Home, 20 Central Ave. Fredonia N.Y. Funeral service will be held at Larson-Timko Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10 a.m followed by graveside blessing. On-line condolances may be made at larsontimkofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by David J. Dengler.