Lenny "Sonny" Kettle

Lenny "Sonny" Kettle, age 37, of 165 Broad Street, Salamanca, New York, died on Wednesday morning, May 1, 2013 at the Olean General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born on March 10, 1976 in Olean, New York he was the son of Lenny and Suzanne Jones Kettle of Salamanca, New York. He was married on May 17, 2000 to the former Elizabeth Larvie who survives.

He was a graduate of the Native American Iron Workers School, Chicago Illinois.

He had been employed at Seneca Gaming, M&M Gas Station in Steamburg, New York, and was a former iron worker.

He was an enrolled member of the Onondaga Nation, Heron Clan, and was the #1 Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Surviving besides his wife and parents are: 2 daughters, Summer Kettle and Ashlen Kettle, 3 brothers; Todd (Kelli Whitmer) Kettle, Darryl (Kariann) Kettle, Kip (Carmen) Kettle, all of Salamanca, New York and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Mark Kettle.

Friends may call at the home of Sheila Jones Kettle 8142 East Loop Road, Jimersontown Thursday after 3:00 P.M. and all day Friday.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 4, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Red House Memorial Chapel with Windfield Bowen Officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Heights Cemetery, Jimersontown, New York.

The O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York will be in charge of funeral Arrangements.

E-condolence may be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.