SILVER CREEK: Jeannette L. Fanale, 65, of Bennett State Road, Silver Creek, died Saturday, September 28th, at Buffalo General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Mount Kisco, NY on March 23, 1948, the daughter of the late John and Loucina (Colville) Sneddon.
Mrs. Fanale was a graduate of Fox Lane High School, Mount Kisco, NY and graduated from SUNY Fredonia, receiving her Master’s Degree in Education. She worked as a Teacher for Silver Creek Central School, where she taught 3rd grade for 34 years & 4th grade for 3 years, before retiring in 2006.
She enjoyed bowling and gardening. Mrs. Fanale was an avid New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills & Sabres fan.
Survivors include her husband Dennis Fanale, of Silver Creek, whom she married on October 4, 1986, in the First United Presbyterian Church, Silver Creek, a son, Christopher (Kimberly) Fanale, of Seneca Falls, three step sons John and David Fanale, both of Silver Creek, Brad (Danielle) Fanale, of Syracuse and a sister, Heather (Arthur) Van Allsburg, of North Salem, NY. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 1 niece, 1 nephew & 1 great nephew.
There will be no visitation observed. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, from the First United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, with Rev. Thomas Burian, pastor officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187-1847. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

6 Comments
pat rzeznik
Jean was such a wonderful person to know. She was so pleasant to talk with. We will miss her deeply. We’ve only known her for a short but a wonderful time. Very sadden by her passing and will never forget her.
Diane Sutter Andrews
Mrs. Fanale was a great person.. She definitely will be missed and thought of often. She was a wonderful teacher both myself and my children had her. My prayers with you and yours.
Denise DeLair
Mrs Fanale was the teacher for my son when we lived in Silver Creek. He was in her fist class that went from 3rd grade to 4th grade and it was the BEST thing that happened to him! Fantastic teacher and person. Dennis and family I am sorry for your loss. She will be truly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Ron Taddio
Mrs. Fanale was my daughters teacher in elementary school,a great teacher and friend to my family. Dennis and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. she will be sadly missed.
Briana Taddio
Mrs. Fanale was my fourth grade teacher. I can still remember that year like it was just yesterday. When I had first found out that she was my teacher I would walk by her room as much as I could so she would recognize my face. Mrs. Fanale was a fantastic person and I couldn’t be any happier to know her. My condolences to the Fanale family. You are in my prayers.
jeanette elwell-cossin
What a blessed family and I extend my condolences to the family especially john who I went to school with and hope everyone finds peace and lasting love in their hearts for her.