John Charles Kurzdorfer
July 11, 1944 - December 16, 2024

The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates & Foundation have recently learned of the death of Mr. John C. Kurzdorfer, CS-17, Class of 1968. Mr. Kurzdorfer passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, in Buffalo, New York. Visitation will be held from 3 until 6 pm on Dec. 19, 2024, at the Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc., 4680 Clinton St., West Seneca, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on December 20, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence, New York. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to WNYHeroes, Inc. Condolences may be left online with his obituary.

Obituary
Cherished son of the late Boniface and late Dorothy (nee Lambert) Kurzdorfer; father of Rhonda Nelson; beloved brother of Margie Caltagirone, Catherine Kurzdorfer Thorman, and predeceased by 6 other brothers and sisters; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family present for visitation, Thursday, December 19, from 3-6 pm at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, INC., 4680 Clinton St. (cor. Borden Rd.), West Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, December 20, 11 am, at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to WNYHeros Inc., 1001 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. John was a proud Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. Share online condolences at www.howefuneralhome.com.