Honoring Scott Janowski — Supporting his family left behind.

Scott Janowski spent his life serving others. As a Buffalo Fire Captain, Scott ran toward danger when others ran away. As the owner of Wet Paws Painting and Wallpaper, he built something with his own hands and treated every client like family. As a husband, father to a beautiful 3 year old boy, friend, and neighbor, he showed up for people, always with a smile, always without hesitation, and never expecting anything in return. Scott was the kind of person who gave without keeping score. He helped quietly. He lifted people up. He carried burdens that weren’t his to carry. He loved sunsets on his boat, living life fully, and making the people around him laugh. To the outside world, Scott was always smiling. Strong, reliable, capable, dependable. What many of us didn’t see was that he was hurting inside.

Scott gave everything he had to this community. Now it’s our turn to show up for his family. Scott leaves behind his wife and his 3-year-old son.

This fund is being created to help provide immediate financial stability for Scott’s wife, with time to grieve without financial pressure, and to secure his son’s future, including education, childcare, and opportunities Scott would have wanted for him. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping Scott’s family move forward — one day at a time — with dignity, support, and love.

Scott served Buffalo and the surrounding community every single day of his life. He protected strangers, helped friends, supported small businesses, and gave generously of his time, energy, and heart. He never asked for help. He never made it about himself. If Scott ever helped you, made you laugh, or showed up when you needed someone or something, this is our moment to give back. Please consider donating, sharing this page, and surrounding Scott’s wife and son with the same love and support Scott gave to all of us. Let’s honor his life not just with words, but with action. Thank you for being part of this and for serving those who served us.

All funds will be transferred directly and transparently to his Wife's name or Sons name.

My name is Ryan Kanowski (One of Scotts closest friends from Buffalo NY.)

After speaking with several people who loved Scott, I made the decision to help spearhead these fundraising efforts. While I know the Janowski Family would never ask for this themselves, and no amount of money will take the pain away - It is something that can genuinely help ease the weight they're carrying during this unimaginable time.

The Specific use of the funds will ultimately be at the discretion of Scotts wife, but the intention is simple and honorable: to support their family. Whether that means placing the funds into a secure, high yield savings account for Scotts son Hank, or relieving financial pressure so the family can grieve without added stress.

If you know the Janowskis, you know these funds would be treated with care, integrity, and respect of your hard earned dollars. They would never be misused.

Please consider donating as a way to honor Scott. He would donate to you.

A MAN WHO GAVE SO MUCH OF HIMSELF TO EVERYONE AROUND HIM.

Scotts service has been scheduled for

Saturday 1-24-26

Newcomer Funeral Home

5090 Transit Road, Depew NY

(3:00pm - 6:00pm)

Overflow parking in the Basil parking lot and you will be shuttled to the funeral home.