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1944
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2024
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Gary Goodspeed Obituary
Jul 13, 1944 - Oct 8, 2024
Of Buffalo, entered into rest October 8, 2024. Devoted father of Gary (Annmarie), Mark (Michelle) Goodspeed, Kim (Christopher) Cunningham, and Kristin Bednarz; cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; former spouse of Mary (nee Murray) Goodspeed; dear brother of 11 siblings; also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave. on Friday (October 11th) from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Martin of Tours Church, 1140 Abbott Rd., Buffalo on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Please assemble at Church. Gary was a United States Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary's honor may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Please share online condolences to www.lombardofuneralhome.com.
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