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Franklin Howard McCulloch

Franklin McCulloch Obituary

McCULLOCH-Franklin Howard October 27, 2007, beloved husband of the late Doris (Erb); devoted father of Frank, Marsha, Michael, Candace, Alison, Leslie, Vicki, Nancy, Joseph, Sara; grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of two. Mr. McCulloch was extremely active in multiple organizations throughout the community including The Niagara Frontier Reading Radio, VA Hospital, Toast Masters International and President of the regional Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Service to be held Saturday, November 3 at Nativity of BVM Harris Hill 9:00 AM.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Franklin McCulloch

24 Entries

Sara Elizabeth McCulloch Schupbach

January 25, 2025

Dad,

Well it will be 18 years since you´ve passed this October and in some ways it feels like yesterday. Your grandson Chase Franklin is growing into an incredible young man, while Alexandra (who became engaged last night), Colin (will god willing be in medical school this year), and beautiful curly haired Olivia (killing it at college going to be an incredible engineer), are equally as wonderful and gifted. My only wish is that they could have met and known Mom and definitely have had more time with you. The incredible things you taught me and the love and zest you had for life was just amazing. I have tried to pass on what I can and hopefully I have made you proud. I often tell my children that I should have listened to my parents more. Lord knows I was blessed with two great ones. How lucky I was to be your and mom´s daughter. I love you both so much and think of you everyday. My love to you always, say hello to everyone for me. Love Sara

Amanda Walter

November 21, 2007

Well it is the day before Thanksgiving and I am pondering all the wonderful and numerous gifts in my life, of which you are certainly one. There are so many ways that you have inhanced my life and so many things you have given me or taught me that I am thankful for...

I am thankful for all the times that we spent together.

I am thankful for the times when you pulled me into a conversation about something that I knew nothing about and helping me to realize what humbleness is.

I am thankful for you giving me somthing to aspire to and for inspiring me to be the best person I can be.

I am thankful for the times we spent eating out at the Old Country Buffet; teaching me that something does not have to be expensive to be enjoyed. It is the company we surround ourselves with more than what we ingest.

I am thankful for all the theater performances we went to together, especially Shakespeare in the Park, where we shared culture, food, and laughs, and sometimes bugspray.

I am thankful for all the times I called the house and you answered the phone with a 2-5 minute speech about how wonderful and outstanding a person you are. It still makes me laugh to think of the poor telemarketers who got much more than they bargained for.

I am thankful for the times when I called the house and you would answer, "Hello Amanda", even though you did not have caller ID.

I am thinkful for you trying to teach me how to see myself as others see me.

I am thankful for all the complements you gave me and how you called Jim "Mr. Lucky". It was impossible to leave the house and feel bad about myself.

I am thankful for the realization that if I am a good, outgoing, involved person, others will respond to me wherever I go and want to be around me. This was certainly true of you.

I am thankful for the lesson that difficult times are ment to make us stronger and are something to be learned from, not wollowed in.

I am thankful for your warm hugs and your miraculous laugh.

I am thankful for the nickname "Shorty", even though I would never let anyone else call me that, "Old Man".

I am thankful for the lesson that people can look at the same thing and see many different things, and that's okay.

I am thankful that you taught me to live with my heart.

I am thankful that you taught me how to question everything.

I am thankful you taught me to believe in things I cannot see.

I am thankful for the knowledge that the mind is truely mightier than the sword.

I am thankful you engrained in me the necessity of always voting Democrat.

I am thankful for the feeling of peace you left me and the understanding of how to let go.

I love you.

Candy

November 12, 2007

Dad,
I find myself in an ironic position. For a man of such eloquence of speech and never a lack of it, I am floundering to avail myself of appropriate musings. Each day I greet your picture whichnow rests in the chair next to mine but it certainly fails miserably un comparison to hearing a hearty, "Welcome home, Candy!" as I walked in the door. I love you and miss you. Kiss Mom for me. Your loving daughter,
Candy

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Candy

November 12, 2007

Dad,
I find myself in an ironic position. For a man with such eloquence of speech and never a lack of it, I fail to bring forth any that seem appropriate. Although I greet your picture daily as it rests in the chair next to mine, it's not the same as walking in the door and hearing a hearty, "Welcome home, Candy" I love you and miss you. Kiss Mom for me. Your loving daughter, Candy

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Patrice

November 7, 2007

Dear Candy,
I was blessed to have met your dad and he was without a doubt and wonderful person. I will always remember his wonderful sense of humor and wisdom. I am so very sorry for your loss.

andre toth

November 6, 2007

Dear Leslie, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how much your dad meant to you; I also have a strong sense that your unique relationship meant the world to him and while he was here, gave him a great deal of happiness. And that counts, or maybe it's all there is. My condolences, andre

jack & Mary Jo o'connor

November 5, 2007

We met Frank at a Pearl hHarbor remembrance day at Post 735. It was a pleasure to meet him. We'll miss him this year.

Bethany, Shawn, and Charlotte Garbutt (friends of granddaughter Amanda Wackowski)

November 3, 2007

What a great honor it was to know him. From the magic to the incredible stories he told, we are so grateful to have "Grandpa" be part of our lives. We will miss him at all of the things we shared in with your family.

June Schupbach

November 2, 2007

Dear Howard,
You will be greatly missed, however your spirit lives on in your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I'm proud to include your daughter Sara, your granddaughter Julie, and your grandchildren Alexandra, Colin, Olivia, and Lily as part of my family also. Your heritage will live on and I will always remember your smiling face and your words when I would pick you up on Main St. and you would say to me, "Hi November" We love you dearly and are so pleased that you are peacefully at rest.
Some of your Grandchildren's other grandparent, June Schupbach

Ian & Sylvia MacGregor

November 2, 2007

Howard was such a special man. We cherish the memories we have of our times with him. His phone calls will be missed. He always left us laughing. Knowing that he is with Doris in Heaven, warms our hearts. But we will miss him.

Dee Swanson

November 2, 2007

Dear McCulloch Family,
What a wonderful father you had and how fortunate you were to have shared his long life. You are all a great testament to him and your mother.

Jim&Sue McCulloch

November 1, 2007

Dearest Uncle Howie:
How lucky and fortunate were we to meet you and your amazing family after so many years had passed. From the minute we first met you, it was like we had known you forever. Always making us feel ever so loved. You taught us to always be strong,happy and always believe in each other. You always made us feel welcomed, loved, and you always were so happy whenever we made a trip down for a family celebration or just to visit. We will miss so many things, such as your amazing wit,words of wisdom, and forever that smile. We will not be sad as whenever we think of you we are always smiling. May you forever rest in peace. " Until we meet again".
Love forever & always
Jim, Sue, Samantha & Ashley

Cara Hopkins

November 1, 2007

I believe I have expounded publicly about the great contributions you have made to my life Uncle Howie. You have been an individual in every way possible, and shown us all that being different is a GOOD thing. To all the McCulloch Clan, You have my thoughts and love at this time, and always...Love you all, Cara

Julie Schupbach

October 31, 2007

Grandpa you were my hero.
I am missing you already.You had such a profound influence on my life and were always there. My only consolation is that you are now with Grandma and no longer suffering with pain. I love you. Julie

Bonnie MacGregor

October 31, 2007

Howard...being married to your #1 son gives me a "status" that your other family members don't have...and I am in awe of being your #1 daughter-in-law. I will miss you more than any words can say. Thank you for letting me be part of your life. You will be enourmously be missed.

Beth McCulloch

October 31, 2007

Dad,
We are all going to miss you so much... Thank you for all your kind and encouraging words. Love you, Beth

nancy mcculloch

October 31, 2007

Dad, I am forever grateful to you for instilling values of goodwill.It is a privilege to be your daughter.I love you, Nancy "Buzzer"

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William Cooper,

October 31, 2007

Howard,

There is an old proverb that says "May you live in interesting times". You certainly did.
You were raised in the age of steam, helped to usher in the Atomic Age and lived to see America in space.
You were in the vanguard of the "Greatest Generation". You were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. You proudly served as an officer in the Army Air Corps/U. S. Air Force in World War II and the Cold War, and you retired after a long and honorable career.
You raised a family that grew to be honorable and productive men and women in the country that you helped to make the greatest the worl has ever known. No man can leave a finer legacy.
Rest Howard, You did well.

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