Robert W. Kersten

KERSTEN-Robert W. November 26, 2007, loving husband of Celeste (Rusciolelli) Kersten; brother of the late David Kersten; brother-in-law of Margaret Mary (late Donald) Rusciolelli; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9, at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., where prayers will be said at 9 AM on Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 1298 Main St., Buffalo 14209 or Catholic Charities. Bob was a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Council and served on the Executive Committee. As an active volunteer at Christ the King Church, Bob was a Trustee, a member of the Parish Pastoral Council, Treasurer of the Holy Name Society, an Extraordinary Minister, and an Adult Altar Server. He also served on numerous other committees. Bob was a member of the Downtown Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was the recipient of the St. Joseph the Worker Award in 2001. He was also a member of the Canisius College Alumni Sodality.