Spouse: Nora Farley.

Spouse: Elizabeth Painter. Children were: Betsy Painter Stafford, Chester Jefferson Stafford Jr..

Spouse: Barbara Morris. Children were: Elizabeth Painter Stafford, Mary Pendleton Stafford.

Spouse: Charles Waitt.

Spouse: Kimberly Zeoli.

Spouse: Mary Jane Lindsey. Children were: Burky Banks Stafford, Lucy Stafford, Minnie T. Stafford, Wiley Frank Stafford, Lillian Stafford, Vinnie Mae Stafford.

Spouse: Sanford Stapleton. Children were: Harold Stapleton, Opal Stapleton, Audrey Stapleton.

Spouse: William John Stafford. Children were: Paul Stafford, Leopold Dudley Stafford.

Spouse: Ann Charity Westwood. Children were: Terri Ann Stafford, Michael Edward Stafford, Peter Robert Stafford.

Spouse: Magdalen Gallagher. Children were: Clarence D Stafford, Barbara Helen Stafford, Mary Magdalen Stafford, Brenda Eleanor Stafford, Catherine Theresa Stafford.

Spouse: Lestie Irene McKinney. Children were: James Basil Stafford, Herbert Eugene Stafford, Clarence Oran Stafford Jr., Nancy Louise Stafford, Mary Jane Stafford.

Spouse: Joan Farris. Children were: Clarence Oran Stafford III.

Spouse: Stella Whittaker.

Spouse: Judith Louise Whitlow. Children were: Clayton Edward Stafford II, Steven Ward Stafford, Lory Renee Stafford, Louis Rustin Stafford.

Spouse: Cynthia Lynn McCroskey. Children were: Abigail Rae Stafford.

Spouse: Alma Warwick Rector.

Spouse: ? Blereins.

Spouse: ? Jones.

Spouse: Perry D. Bruce.

Spouse: Mary C Stuhlmiller. Children were: Helen Mary Stafford, Cornelius Francis Stafford, Thomas Clarence Stafford, Robert Walter Stafford.

Neil graduated from Timon High School, Buffalo New York in 1957.  In 1961, he received a BS Degree in Economics from Le Moyne College, Syracuse New York.  He served as Executive Director with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority and Industrial Development Agency; City Planning Associates; and the Dunkirk Urban Renewal Agency.  As Executive Director for the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and Planning he oversaw the planning, tourism, and fisheries boards; Bicentennial and Agricultural Committees; Industrial Development Agency; and was a member of the Erie Niagara Regional Planning Board.  Most recently, as a New York State Associate Urban Planner, he served as State Wide Coordinator for the “SHARP” Commercial Revitalization Program.

In 1985, Neil was honored with the Special Service Award from the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.  In addition, he received many other honors, including Wall Street Journal Award for outstanding achievement in the Science of Economics, Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society Membership, and Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society of Economics Membership.  He received an athletic/scholastic full scholarship to Le Moyne College where he received many awards for cross country running.  He also received a full Fellowship to the University of Pittsburgh.

He served two terms as President of the Western New York State Association of Housing and Urban Renewal Officials.  He served as President and as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 12.  He was also the Director for the Junior Ring 12 Magic Club for youth.  He was a longtime member of Saint John the Baptist Church and the Secretary of Catholics United for the Faith. Neil was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  He enjoyed photography, golf, bowling, music, genealogy, magic and astronomy. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Geraldine Stafford and children, Patricia Stafford, Debbie (Dan) Florio, Neil A. (Lisa) Stafford, and Susan (Mark) Kuligowski.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole Florio, Dominic Florio, Elli Stafford, Lily Stafford, Adam Stafford, Lauren Kuligowski and Helena Kuligowski.  Brother of Helen Baker, Tom Stafford and the late Bob Stafford.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport New York 14094 on Saturday October 16th from 2-4 PM and Sunday October 17th from 2-6 PM.  A mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint John the Baptist Church, located at 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport New York on Monday October 18th at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport New York. 

Neil A. (Stafford) He was also known as Neil and Corny.²⁹ Neil F. Stafford, age 71, of Lockport NY entered into rest on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born September 26th, 1939 in Buffalo New York, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Mary Stafford. 

Neil graduated from Timon High School, Buffalo New York in 1957.  In 1961, he received a BS Degree in Economics from Le Moyne College, Syracuse New York.  He served as Executive Director with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority and Industrial Development Agency; City Planning Associates; and the Dunkirk Urban Renewal Agency.  As Executive Director for the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and Planning he oversaw the planning, tourism, and fisheries boards; Bicentennial and Agricultural Committees; Industrial Development Agency; and was a member of the Erie Niagara Regional Planning Board.  Most recently, as a New York State Associate Urban Planner, he served as State Wide Coordinator for the “SHARP” Commercial Revitalization Program.

In 1985, Neil was honored with the Special Service Award from the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.  In addition, he received many other honors, including Wall Street Journal Award for outstanding achievement in the Science of Economics, Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society Membership, and Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society of Economics Membership.  He received an athletic/scholastic full scholarship to Le Moyne College where he received many awards for cross country running.  He also received a full Fellowship to the University of Pittsburgh.

He served two terms as President of the Western New York State Association of Housing and Urban Renewal Officials.  He served as President and as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 12.  He was also the Director for the Junior Ring 12 Magic Club for youth.  He was a longtime member of Saint John the Baptist Church and the Secretary of Catholics United for the Faith. Neil was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  He enjoyed photography, golf, bowling, music, genealogy, magic and astronomy. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Geraldine Stafford and children, Patricia Stafford, Debbie (Dan) Florio, Neil A. (Lisa) Stafford, and Susan (Mark) Kuligowski.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole Florio, Dominic Florio, Elli Stafford, Lily Stafford, Adam Stafford, Lauren Kuligowski and Helena Kuligowski.  Brother of Helen Baker, Tom Stafford and the late Bob Stafford.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport New York 14094 on Saturday October 16th from 2-4 PM and Sunday October 17th from 2-6 PM.  A mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint John the Baptist Church, located at 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport New York on Monday October 18th at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport New York. 

Neil A. (Stafford) All - 

I am sending this note with sadness today ... My dad passed away on October 14th of heart related issues.  He was 71 years old, a GREAT man, and we will truly miss him. For those of you who did not know, his wake is Oct 17th in Lockport at Prudden & Kandt (http://www.pruddenandkandt.com/) from 2-6pm and his service will be held on Oct 18th at St Johns in Lockport NY.We will be shutting down his AOL email address soon, so if you want to get in touch with me, or my family please email me -Neil.Stafford@ingrammicro.com I am sure that everyone copied on this email has communicated with dad over the past 13 years after his stroke, and for that I wanted to say thank you.  While he was still able to get out of the house now and then your emails and letters kept him going while at home for so many years. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers .... God Bless, 
Neil A 

Neil F. Stafford, age 71, of Lockport NY entered into rest on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Buffalo General Hospital.  Born September 26th, 1939 in Buffalo New York, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Mary Stafford. 

Neil graduated from Timon High School, Buffalo New York in 1957.  In 1961, he received a BS Degree in Economics from Le Moyne College, Syracuse New York.  He served as Executive Director with the Washington County Redevelopment Authority and Industrial Development Agency; City Planning Associates; and the Dunkirk Urban Renewal Agency.  As Executive Director for the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and Planning he oversaw the planning, tourism, and fisheries boards; Bicentennial and Agricultural Committees; Industrial Development Agency; and was a member of the Erie Niagara Regional Planning Board.  Most recently, as a New York State Associate Urban Planner, he served as State Wide Coordinator for the “SHARP” Commercial Revitalization Program.

In 1985, Neil was honored with the Special Service Award from the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.  In addition, he received many other honors, including Wall Street Journal Award for outstanding achievement in the Science of Economics, Alpha Sigma Nu National Honor Society Membership, and Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society of Economics Membership.  He received an athletic/scholastic full scholarship to Le Moyne College where he received many awards for cross country running.  He also received a full Fellowship to the University of Pittsburgh.

He served two terms as President of the Western New York State Association of Housing and Urban Renewal Officials.  He served as President and as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 12.  He was also the Director for the Junior Ring 12 Magic Club for youth.  He was a longtime member of Saint John the Baptist Church and the Secretary of Catholics United for the Faith. Neil was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan.  He enjoyed photography, golf, bowling, music, genealogy, magic and astronomy. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Geraldine Stafford and children, Patricia Stafford, Debbie (Dan) Florio, Neil A. (Lisa) Stafford, and Susan (Mark) Kuligowski.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole Florio, Dominic Florio, Elli Stafford, Lily Stafford, Adam Stafford, Lauren Kuligowski and Helena Kuligowski.  Brother of Helen Baker, Tom Stafford and the late Bob Stafford.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport New York 14094 on Saturday October 16th from 2-4 PM and Sunday October 17th from 2-6 PM.  A mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint John the Baptist Church, located at 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport New York on Monday October 18th at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport New York. 

Neil A (Neil Armstrong Stafford) Parents: Cornelius Everett Stafford and Mary C Stuhlmiller.

Spouse: Geraldine Marie Bauer. Children were: Patricia Michelle Stafford, Deborah Ann Stafford, Neil Armstrong Stafford, Susan Marie Stafford.

Spouse: Nancy Jane Caldwell Vaughn. Children were: Russell Aubrey Stafford, Lula Maude Stafford, Ralph Monroe Stafford, Anna Frances Stafford, George William Stafford, Benjamin Franklin Stafford, Oren Cecil Stafford, Wilson Ballard Stafford.