Darren R. Graff

Darren R. Graff, 56, of Grand Island, NY, passed away on August 20, 2025.  Born on December 30, 1968 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Barbara (Andrews) Graff and the late Phillip A. Graff.

Darren graduated from LaSalle High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Niagara University.  He was employed as a Certified Public Accountant for various companies, including Price Waterhouse, Phoenix Consulting Group (owner and operator) and the Bonadio Group.  Darren coached the Grand Island Junior Vikings and enjoyed golfing and boxing and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.

In addition to his mother, Darren is survived by children, Alexa Graff and Adam (fiancé, Jenna Gleave) Graff; longtime beloved companion, Linda LoGalbo-Schultz and her children, Natalie (Joseph) Schultz-Gibson and Maggie Schultz; siblings, Carl (Deb) Graff, Brian (Randy) Graff and Marc (Michelle) Graff; his aunt, Shirley Andrews; nieces and nephews, Linsey Graff, Carl Wade (Jenna Genova) Graff, Andrew (Monika) Graff, Gailyn (Brandon Comden) Graff, Gabriella (Alex Marien) Graff and Marc Graff and a great-nephew and cousins.  Darren will also be missed by his cats, Boris 'Bubba', Mike and Lucy. Besides his father, he was predeceased by an aunt, Helen (late John) Sweeney.

All are welcome to gather for visitation on Sunday, from 4-8 p.m., at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME AND NIAGARA COUNTY CREMATION CARE, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007), where Darren’s funeral service will be held on Monday, August 25th, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Laura Norris-Buisch officiating.  Prayers of committal and interment will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Darren’s family has entrusted his care to the Goodlander family.  Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com

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