Joseph Ognibene

Joseph Ognibene, 93, of Elba passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Batavia on January 3, 1933 to the late Stefano and Josephine (Granitella) Ognibene.

In addition to his parents, Joseph is predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years; Dolores (Frisby) Ognibene; his son Joseph Ognibene; siblings Joseph, Lawrence, Samuel and Josephine Ognibene and Rose Giordano; daughter in law Carolyn Ognibene; grandchildren Joseph S., Timothy and Stephanie Ognibene.

Joseph was the Owner and proprietor of Steve Ognibene & Sons, Inc / Big O Farms in Elba with his family for over 55 years. He also co-owned Mikco Produce which branded Lucky 7 onions. He attended multiple Catholic churches for many years including St. Anthony’s Church in Batavia, Our Lady Fatima in Elba and St. Joseph’s Church. He was a Msgr. Kirby Knights of Columbus Council 325 Grand Knight. Joseph was a Boy Scout Leader Scout Master and an Eagle Scout. He was the past President of the Genesee Orleans Vegetable Growers, and avid deer hunter and loved showing horses with his wife, Dolores.

He is survived by his children; Stephen J. Ognibene, Joni (Thomas) Yaskulski, Rosanne (Mark) Bertolani, Michael (Bonnie) Ognibene and Maria (Scott) Soeffing; grandchildren Sara, Matthew, Stephen Ognibene, Melanie (Dan) Deemer, Michael (Rema) Yaskulski, Mark (Carol) Bertolani, Anthony (Danielle) Bertolani, Samantha (Ryan) MacDonald, Jennifer (Jon) Flannery, Kristine (Steven) Cummings, Mariah and Mia Ognibene, Philip (Eryn) Amo, Vincent (Salo), Angelina, Dylan, and Jesse Soeffing; great-grandchildren Thomas and Benjamin Deemer, Michael II and Eden Yaskulski, Ryan Jr. and Andrew MacDonald, Maximus and Mercedes Flannery, Haven Cummings and Jackson Amo; sister in law Mary Dee Ognibene.

There will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend an 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday November 11, 2026 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. Mr. Ognibene will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com. To leave an online message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.