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Donald BAUMAN Obituary
October 12, 2020, age 91, of Cheektowaga, NY. Beloved husband of 65 years to Lisieux Marie "Sue" (nee Sullivan) Bauman; dearest father of Colleen (Mark) Petruniak, Michael Bauman and Joseph (Beth) Bauman; dear grandfather of Nicole (Michael) Monin, Michael (Nicole) Petruniak, Allison (Paul) Howaniec, Matthew Bauman (fiancée Lauren), Brad Bauman and Ross Bauman; great- grandfather of Sydney, Nolan, Sawyer, Mallory, Olivia and Edith; son of the late Harry and Caroline (nee Stein) Bauman; brother of the late Harry Jr. (late Jean) Bauman; brother-in-law of Daniel W. (Florence) Sullivan. Family will be present to receive relatives and friends Friday, Oct. 16th from 3-7 PM at the MELVIN J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 5090 Transit Rd. (south of Como Park Blvd.), Depew. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10 AM. (Please assemble at Church). Entombment Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery. Mr. Bauman was a graduate of Canisius High School, Class of 1947, an Army veteran during the Korean War, member of BAC Local #45, now #3 where he served as President for 8 years, very active at OLHC Holy Name Society, Chapel Servers, St. Vincent de Paul Society and Chapel Seniors, also a member of St. Ann's St. John Berchmans Society. Flowers gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made in Don's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society at OLHC or the Jesuit Missions. Face masks and social distancing at the Funeral Home and Church are Mandatory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald BAUMAN
Jennifer Gorney
October 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss petruniak family. Thinking of you all through this difficult time. Lots of love The Gorney Family
Glenn wheeler
October 16, 2020
I´m so sorry for your loss Joe and Beth. There´s nothing you can say to ease the pain of losing a Loved one.God bless you both. Lots of Love Uncle Glenn
Sue Jeffries
October 15, 2020
Joe, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.
Please know that we are thinking of you through this very difficult time in your life.
Prayers for you and your family
Cathy & Neal McClure
October 14, 2020
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a true gentleman and we were all blessed to have him in our lives. You are all in our hearts.
Jim Voye
October 14, 2020
I remember working on several jobs where Don was also working. He was a gentleman, a classy man and a very good tradesman. May he Rest In Peace.
Barb Krockenberger
October 14, 2020
My deepest sympathies to Lisa and the family for the loss of Don. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Now we have a Guardian Angel whom we know by me.
Barb (f/k/a Barb Zsiros, Barb at the bank)
Cynthia Bauman
October 14, 2020
My condolences to the family. My heart broke when Don told me about Uncle Don. Aunt Sue if you need anything please give us a call. Uncle Don always made me smile.
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