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Sep. 19, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Donald Engler Obituary

Engler,

Donald A.

Of West Seneca, N.Y. passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Engler; dearest father of Cynthia (Charles) Zambito, David (Robin) Engler and the late Christine Engler; treasured grandfather of Charles, Caitlin, Christopher, Samantha and Jacob and great-grandfather of Charlotte; eldest brother of Marjorie, Robert, Kathryn, Edith and the late John and Linda; survived by many nieces; nephews and dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3-7 PM at the Hoy Funeral Home, 3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9 AM at Queen of Heaven Church, 839 Mill Road, West Seneca, N.Y. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Tunnel2Towers. Online condolences may be made at www.HOYFUNERALHOME.com.


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Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Donald Engler

Sep

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hoy Funeral Home

3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

Sep

20

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Queen of Heaven Church Rectory

4220 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224

Sep

20

Inurnment

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Forest Lawn

1990 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14208

Funeral services provided by:

Hoy Funeral Home - West Seneca

3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

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Meg Conlon

September 16, 2025

I worked with Don at the water authority. He was a wonderful person.

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