Donald "Don" Joseph Barnes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald Joseph Barnes, 71, of Town of Tonawanda, Thursday (July 2, 2020)Surrounded by family in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Don was born in Town of Tonawanda on March 25, 1949 to Robert and Marion (Sandner) Barnes. Don retired after 38 years from Nabisco Milk-bone Buffalo as a safety and risk Manager, a lifelong member of Clutch Artist Inc., in his spare time he enjoyed hot rod, custom and classic cars, and every Sunday watching Nascar. Donald is survived by his wife Mary (Benzino) Barnes, father of Lisa Barnes, Tina Piontkowski, Lori (Fred) Mallone, Robert (Patti) Barnes, and Steve (Mila) Barnes, brother of Sue (the late Tom) Lindner, Ken (Debbie), Claudia (Denny) Greck, and Tom (Louise) Barnes, grandfather of Nicole, Alex, Zachary, Coral, Nathaniel, Tyler, Andrew, Madison, and Sebastian, great grandfather of Quinton, also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 3-8 P.M. at the Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, where funeral services will follow. If desired memorials may be made in Don's memory to Ismailia Shriners , 1600 Southwestern Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14224 .Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Due to current occupancy limitations you may experience a delay in entering the building.

Donald "Don" Joseph Barnes

March 25, 1949 - July 2, 2020