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Edward Hassenfratz Obituary

Hassenfratz, Edward J., Jr.

Aug 19, 2025

Beloved husband of the late Joan (Gehrman); Loving father of Elaine (Mark) Fenz, Edward J. III (Marlene), Anne (Eric) Foersch, late Kathy and the late Karl (Marian) Hassenfratz. Grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brother of Lois (late Ronald) Boudrot. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial tomorrow August 25th at 11:00AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052. Please assemble at church. No prior visitation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Comfort Zone Camp at https://comfortzonecamp.org/donate/. Edward was an active member of the East Aurora Senior Citizens Center. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

520 Oakwood Rd., East Aurora, NY

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