Obituary of Joseph Reisman Sr. Joseph G. Reisman Sr. of Middleport passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Niagara Hospice House. Mr. Reisman was born in Clarence, New York on January 17, 1940 son of the late Samuel and Maude (Gayhart) Reisman and he has lived in Middleport for the past eleven years before that he resided in Medina, New York. He was employed at Abex Company in Medina, NY retiring in l983. He enjoyed his family, working outsdie in his yard and he also enjoyed playing cards, especially eucre. He is survivied by his wife Elizabeth (Braun) Reisman, two children Joseph G. Reisman Jr., of Medina and Jolynda (Derk) Elsenheimer of Gasport; four grandchildren Justin (Melanie) Reisman, Nick Sevenski, Anna Sevenski and McKenna Elsenheimer. Also surviving are two great grandchildren Mathias Reisman and Justian Reisman and one sister Rose Mary Dixon of Kenmore, NY. Friends may call Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport where funeral services will follow at 1:00PM with the Rev. Peter Lindemann officiating. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, Medina, NY or Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the Reisman family. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.