Father Joseph Anthony Gullo, 72 of Buffalo passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1954, in Jamestown NY the son of Russell and Vienna Pope Gullo.

Joseph attended St. James Catholic School and graduated from Jamestown High School. After graduating JHS he enrolled at St. Bonaventure University, was accepted in ROTC and earned a BS in Psychology. Enlisting in the United States Army, he achieved the rank of second lieutenant. After his honorable discharge he earned a master of divinity degree from Christ the King Seminary. He was ordained to the Roman Catholic Priesthood on March 1, 1986, by Bishop Edward D Head at St. James RCC in Jamestown.

Father Joe served the Lord at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Dunkirk, St. John the Baptist Lockport and Nativity of Our Lord Orchard Park. He also served as Pastor for Our Lady of Loreto Falconer, Our Lady of Victory Frewsburg, St. John Jamestown and St. Mary Arcade.

Father Joe is survived by his siblings, Katherine Gullo (Tony), Carmella Gullo Hallstein (Bernie), Nancy Gullo Peck (Hugh) and Anthony Gullo (Susan), his nephews, Jacob, Adam and Anthony Gullo, his niece, Barbara Peck and his aunt, Philomenia Costanzo. Also surviving are several cousins.

Father Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and his nephew, Russell Peck.

Arrangements entrusted to Riccardi’s Hubert Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Sunday August 9, 2026, from 2pm-6pm at St. James RC Church Jamestown NY.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday August 10, 2026, 10am at St. James RC Church Jamestown, NY.

Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Jamestown NY.

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