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John ASKEY Obituary
Retired Chief of the Amherst Police. May 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Duscher) Askey; loving father of Timothy, John (Suzanne) and David (Faye) Askey; cherished grandfather of Brian, Kevin (Elizabeth), Daniel and Kayla Askey; devoted great-grandfather of Jonathan and Henry Askey; dear brother of Thomas (Sue), Gerald "Bill" (Tammy) Askey and the late Mary Lou Miller, Henry "Hank" (Margaret "Peggy") and Benjamin "Ben" Askey; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. No prior visitation. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY. Online condolences at denglerrobertspernafuneral.com. Arrangements by BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME.
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for John ASKEY
Ray Berwick
July 9, 2023
Ray and Jay grew up together. We are sorry to hear of his passing and we send our condolences to you Shirley. May he RIP. Ray and Linda Berwick
Ed Hempling
June 9, 2023
I had the honor of working with John when he was part of the Board of Trustees with Central Police Services. He was an advocate for modernizing technology and training for policing in WNY. Soft spoken but his words and actions were both respected by all that knew him well.
Mike Elmer
June 6, 2023
My condolences go out to the whole Askey family,I vividly remember the summers at Rushford lake..... I will remember him always....
John Pontrello
June 6, 2023
It's been an honor to be a friend and next-door neighbor to John & Shirley for the past 8 years. He was a gentle soul with an awesome laugh and sharp wit. And despite some of the difficult challenges I knew he was enduring, I never heard him complain once. How are you doing John? big cheerful smile "oh not too bad!" That was John. Better neighbors you couldn't ask for. He will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
John Floss
May 30, 2023
John was my friend and a great arm wrestling champion. Remember the police picnic and our match. I won! No more levity. He was a great man and leader of his community and family. God Bless everyone and in Heaven he is watching over us.
Peter Matheisz
May 28, 2023
To all the Askey family,
I extend my heartfelt and deep sympathy for the passing of Chief Askey.
I worked for Central Police Services Information systems and met
John when he was a Captain and continued working with him when he was the Chief of the Amherst Police Department as well as a member of the board of trustees for Central Police Services.
He was a big supporter of bringing computer technology to the Amherst Police Department and to all the Erie County police departments.
One of his major contributions as a CPS Board of Trustee member was an early implementation of a County wide in-car computer system for all Erie County police departments.
This was just one of many projects he helped or supported to implement technology to all Erie County police departments.
He was a very modest man and you may not even know some of his achievements.
He will be remembered by many of us who had the honor of working with him.
May he rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Peter Matheisz
William Nye
May 28, 2023
John was Chief in Amherst when I was appointed chief in East Aurora in 1992. He became a friend and someone I could ask questions too as I learned the chief ropes. I will miss him.
James Winter
May 28, 2023
Dear Shirley and Family, So very sorry to read about the passing of John. Although we are half a world away, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Jim and Sheila Winter Sydney, Australia
Kathie and Bob Shero
May 28, 2023
Rest in Peace.
Was wonderful to have known you. Outstanding person.
Kathie and Bob Shero
Libation Station
Ralph E Pratt
May 28, 2023
So sorry to hear of Johns passing a great man will surely be missed by all that knew him my sincere condolences to all the family members May he REST IN PEACE
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