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Richard S. "Big Bear" GERACE

Richard S. "Big Bear" GERACE obituary, Tonawanda, NY

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Tonawanda, New York

Richard GERACE Obituary

GERACE - Richard S. "Big Bear" Suddenly, October 28, 2016, beloved father of Joseph Gerace and Samantha (David Paglicci) Gerace; loving grandfather of David Joseph Paglicci; son of Norma Jean (Robert) Neale and the late Carmen R. Gerace; step-son of LuAnn Gerace; brother of Cheryl (Ronald) Byer, Michael and Christopher Gerace; uncle of Madison Byer; former husband of Tracy Lynn Gerace; step-father of Stephanie A. Andrews; step-grandfather of Anthony and Amari Smoke. The family will be present to receive friends Friday 4-8 PM and Saturday 10-11 AM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (corner Parker Blvd.) where Funeral Services will follow at 11 AM. Family and friends invited. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made in Richard's memory to Hogs and Heroes Foundation, c/o 656 Creekside Dr., Tonawanda, NY 14150. "Big Bear" was NYS director of the Hogs and Heroes Foundation. Please share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2016.

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Mike Tracy

November 5, 2016

Prayers go out to the Gerace family, "Big Bear" will sadly be missed by all. God Bless

Diana Ilecki

November 3, 2016

My prayers are sent to you Cheryl and your family. I am very sorry.

Dawn Francis

November 1, 2016

Sammie, Joe, and the entire Gerace and Hogs and Heroes families, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel with Rick's passing. Never, ever, have I met a truer or more gentle, kinder soul. He proved his worth by example and actions, and was a great father, leader, and teacher. He was such a giving and loving man, and exemplified the word "gentleman." I know that his family and his friends were his world. His presence will remain with us all. Ride on my Bear, I will never forget you. Dawn XOXO

Mary Sellers

October 31, 2016

You will be missed. Prayers and sympathy to your family and friends...

Becky Kuznik

October 30, 2016

Much love and many a prayer for the entire family. ❤❤❤❤

Jonathan Maslanka

October 30, 2016

RIP BIG BEAR you were a great guy. Look down on all of us and give us good luck and we will all miss and love you.

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