CARPENTER - Dennis J.

May 16, 1943 - October 13, 2026

Of Buffalo, NY. Beloved husband of 60 years to Deena L. (Bucki) Carpenter; dearest father of David J. Carpenter, Melissa M. (Daniel) Brown and Marc D. (Laura) Carpenter; grandfather of Kaila Brown (John), Marlena Brown, Stephanie (Patrick) Bain, Courtney Brown, Marc Carpenter and Kristina (Matthew) Childerhose; great-grandfather of Layla, Tanner, Kennedy and Lucas; loving son of the late Arthur C. and Dolores (Kappermann) Carpenter; brother of Kathleen (Michael) Pula, Constance Cook and Linda (late Anthony) Carozzolo; brother-in-law of the late Claudette Matuszewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be present Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10-1 PM for a Celebration of Life Gathering at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 716-824-6435, where a Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM. Mr. Carpenter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loved camping, fishing, dancing and being a trickster. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com