75, of Amherst, entered into rest on November 27, 2024. Beloved husband of 55 years to Jean (nee Gigante) Purpura; devoted father of James (Michele) Purpura, Jean (Patrick) Heyden and Debra (Robert) Miller; cherished grandfather and manager of Grampa's Baseball Team of Jimmy "Bubba" Purpura, Maddie Heyden, Jen Purpura, Mackenzie Heyden, Julia Purpura, Jackie Heyden, Bobby Miller, Sammy Miller and Lexie Miller; loving son of the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Montaldi) Purpura; dear brother of Rosalie (Nelson) Grotke, Catherine (Michael) Charleton and Joseph (Chris) Purpura; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation or to Hospice Buffalo. Condolences may be made on this page.