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John M. "Jack" Foran
1942 - 2025
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1942
DIED
2025
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John Foran Obituary
Apr 1, 1942 - Nov 17, 2025
Age 83, Born in Buffalo. Died peacefully at home. Beloved father of Oonagh (Marc Shade), Brendan (Meredith), Molly Foran Yurchak (Michael) and Clare (Eli Dile). Adored by six cherished grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Mary Reardon and Ann Johnson (Rick) and former wives Mary O'Herron (Brian) and Nancy Schiller (Fred Dolezal). Visitation on Monday, Nov. 24, 4-7 PM at VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME, 2549 Main St., Buffalo. Funeral Service at St. Louis Church, Nov. 25, 9:45 am, 780 Main St., Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ACLU or the Southern Poverty Law Center. Online condolences at vanddfuneralhome.com
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