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Ronald Kress Obituary

KRESS - Ronald J., Sr. August 23, 2008, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved husband of Beverly R. (nee Crooker); dearest father of Joseph (Barbara), Paula (Jeff) Gilbert, Linda (Greg) Griffin, Ronald Jr. (Nicole), Michael (Robin) and the late Karen Denise Kress; dear grandfather of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother of Donna (Charles) Nitchter and Robert (Jane) Walter. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert Church at 10 AM. Interment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Mr. Kress was an Army veteran, a member of Pvt. Leonard Post VFW #6251 and Father Justin Council K of C #5670. Ronald retired in 1992 from Niagara Mohawk Street Lighting Division after 36 years. He enjoyed bowling and golfing and spending the winters with his wife, Beverly in Clearwater, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice of Buffalo to help support their extraordinary efforts to care giving and family support services.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2008.

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matt piejda

August 29, 2008

Joe, sorry to hear about this at a late time . A good friend to see at bowling for a lot of years and as a neighbor . He will be missed .

Sue Wagner Linda Ziskowski

August 28, 2008

Beverly,
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family during this time of sorrow. (Rose Daniel's girls)

Mitch Banas

August 26, 2008

Mike:

I was so, so sorry to learn of your loss. I know how tough it is -- but keep the faith, and things will get better. You, your dad, your mom and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet & Darryl Borawski

August 26, 2008

Mrs. Kress and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. All, are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert&Marian Bechard

August 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jill Szucs

August 25, 2008

Joe & Barb,

During this difficult time, please know I send my love, thoughts & prayers to you and your family. Cherish the memories of your dad ... he will forever live in your heart!

Joseph & DiAnn Wozniak

August 24, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May our Lord keep you all in his care.

Becky Daniels

August 24, 2008

Mrs Kress & Family,

I was sorry to hear of your loss. Although your husband/father is gone from your presence, he will live on in the memories you all hold dear to your heart. He was a kind man who will be missed.

Jim Clark

August 24, 2008

To my buddy Ron - you will be greatly missed-hope you play catcher on Heaven,s Baseball Team.Jim Clark

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