Of Tonawanda, entered into rest on May 23, 2020. Beloved husband of 55 years to Grace A. (nee Coppola) Verdi; devoted father of Frank A. (Judy Uschold) Verdi and Anthony R. (Jacquelyn) Verdi; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Joseph, BreAnna, Nikolas and AJ; adored great-grandfather of Alexander; dear brother of Richard (late Kathy) Verdi; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Verdi worked as both a steel worker at Bethlehem Steel and as an elementary school teacher. Services private.