Tai Van Cao, at age 76, of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Tai was born in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam in 1947. He attended the Military Academy of the Republic of Vietnam and became Navy Lieutenant Class 25. Tai and his wife Huong immigrated to the United States following the Vietnam War for a second chance for a better life. They resided in Buffalo, NY, where they raised five beautiful children.Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Huong; his five children, Hai (Thuy) Cao, Tu Cao, Thuy (Rocco) D'Aloise, Tiffany (Evan) Bullard, and Crystina Cao; his six grandchildren, Thanh Cao, Helena Cao, Sophia D'Aloise, Sienna D'Aloise, Evan D'Aloise, Tristan Cao; and his extended family in Vietnam. Relatives and friends may call Friday, January 26, 2024 from 4-7 PM at the: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, (716) 824-6435.In lieu of flowers and donations, please keep Tai and his family in your thoughts and prayers.Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com