GNACINSKI, Michael Benjamin, January 7, 2025 of Chula Vista, CA; formerly of Buffalo, NY at the age of 52 years.  Beloved son of Barbara Nichols and the late Benjamin Gnacinski. Loving brother of Lynn Marie (Lance Holmes) McDonald and uncle of Michael McDonald and Logan Holmes.  Loving husband of Mie Gnacinski.  Father of Elena and Alicia.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Friends may call May 17th from 11 AM to 1 PM for a memorial visitation at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY.  Michael will receive full military honors at the North Collins Veteran's Tribute following visitation.  Michael was a retired Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy where he served for 28 years.  He was a 1990 graduate of Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, NY.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA.