John A. Comardo III, a 47-year-old former executive pastor and youth soccer coach from Williamsville, New York, pleaded guilty to second-degree rape and a course of sexual conduct against a child. He admitted to abusing two children known to him in Amherst between April 2024 and June 2026.

Case Details
Accused: John A. Comardo III, age 47, of Williamsville, NY

Roles: Former executive pastor at The Chapel and girls soccer coach/referee with the Amherst Soccer Association

Charges: Second-degree rape and second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child

Victims: Two known children (one under 15, one under 13)

Timeline of Abuse: April–May 2024 for the first victim; April 2025–June 2026 for the second victim