Bernard L. Powers

FUNERAL HOME

Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - West Seneca

1340 Union Road

West Seneca, New York

Bernard Powers Obituary

POWERS-Bernard L. Of Orchard Park, formerly of West Seneca, NY, September 23, 2007; husband of the late Mary (Grassi) Powers; brother of Georgian M. Alberti of Shelton, CT and the late Michael T. (Lucille) Powers II; dearest companion of Ruth Graeser of Buffalo. Friends received Tuesday only 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca, where Funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and from St. Bonaventure RC Church at 9:30 AM.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Powers

10 Entries

Richard Bartholomew

September 27, 2007

To the family of Barney Powers and friends.
You will be in by prays.Barney was a dear friend of our family on Dirkson Ave.
I have many fond memories,like when Barny brought a Switching Stick from the Railroad, we used it as a bat to play street baseball. It was all the GOOD TIMES I remember Barney filled our lives when we were growing up. Boy I sure wish we could turn the clocks back to the good old times when we hung around together. But, in my heart I know GOD will take good care of Barney, and he might be playing Baseball with the Angels,so if you here a clap of thunder its probably Barney swinging his bat.
I know he set a good example on earth and the world was A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE HE WAS HERE.

Susan Millioto (Bartholomew)

September 26, 2007

To the Powers Family both those direct and indirect:
May everyone's fond memories of him be your source of healing, because you KNOW his smiling face is in heaven. After my catechism class would be see and talk to each other at the 10:30 mass at Fourteen Holy Helpers church. He was a very special person and will definitely be missed even though the last few years I was not able to see him much, but we would write to each other at Christmas.

Kathy and Joe Terian

September 26, 2007

We thank God for Barney in our lives for almost 50 years. We were part of the "CYC Kids" at St. Bona's back in the late 50's and early 60's. Mary & Barney, as our adult sponsors, gave us such a good example of loving, caring, fun Christian living. On our frequent trips back to Buffalo, we have enjoyed our get togethers with Barney & Ruth. A visit to Schwabl's was highlighted with Barney sharing stories of the "good old times". We're proud to say Barney was our friend, and Ruth and the family will be in our prayers.

doug and joannie meyers

September 26, 2007

Bernie, we are so sorry about your loss of your uncle. God Bless
you family.

Quakertowne Apartments

September 25, 2007

To The Powers Family,

Everyone at Quakertowne Apartments is going to miss Bernie! His smile and his sense of humor! He became apart of our family through the years! You are all in our prayers!

Quakertowne Apartments Staff

Chuck Osborne

September 25, 2007

Barney was my first baseball coach in 1952 and he was like a father to all of us. While he and Mary did not have children of their own, they had countless children who thought of them just like their Mom and Dad. Just 2 years ago when my Mom passed, Barney was there!! He was such a respected and loved man. He was an inspiration, a confidant and a dear friend. God bless his soul. Chuck Osborne

Edward J. Graesser

September 25, 2007

Barney was my grandmother's (Monica [Neu] Graesser) cousin, and my great-grandfather's (Edward Neu) nephew. He was close to all of the children (Ruth, Norm, Dan), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Harold and Monica Graesser, plus all of our related spouses and friends. He was a nice guy who always welcomed you warmly and met you with a smile and firm handshake. I will always remember the thanksgiving dinners and other parties he invited us to at his home. He chauffeured my bride to the church on our wedding day in 1992, and then let us use his Town Car for a nice ride from the church to our reception. So we were able to add some class to our wedding because of Barney. I know he had numerous friends at the Latin Mass Church community he attended with Ruth, and was well loved by many. He loved hearing about my boy's recent experiences in Little League. I would have loved to see him coach back in the day. Respectfully and in loving memory - Ed Graesser and family

Virginia Gentner

September 25, 2007

Barney, I will miss your smile & waving hand at the Latin Mass every Sunday. The parking lot will be so empty now. May you rest in peace, my dear friend...Virginia Gentner

Bill Connors

September 25, 2007

He was a good man!

Lisa Graesser

September 25, 2007

Barney will always be remembered lovingly by the Graesser Family, we always enjoyed his company and great stories about his motorcycle and his career with the railroad. He will be missed at our family gatherings.

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