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John H. McDONALD Jr.

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James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo

2397 Seneca Street

Buffalo, New York

John McDONALD Obituary

McDONALD - John H., Jr. Died February 4, 2015, suddenly, of Hamburg, NY, Dearest Husband of Pamela M. (Trzaska) McDonald and loving Papa of Yule'; son of John H. McDonald, Sr. and the late Bonnie (Lort) Michaels; beloved son-in-law of Carol V. and the late Daniel A. Trzaska; loved and survived by his in-laws, David (Lynn) Trzaska, Michele (Scott) Feltrinelli, Dr. James (Shannon) Trzaska, Anne Marie (Richard) Zolper and John (Marcy) Trzaska; also survived by seven nephews, one niece and many friends. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Victory Basilica on Friday, February 13th at 10:30 AM. (No prior visitation). John was a proud employee of the Ford Buffalo Stamping Plant and a member of their UAW Local #897. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. "It's been a long, a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will.... Rest in Peace Sweet Angel.

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John McDONALD

14 Entries

Ray & Alicia Petrinec

February 16, 2015

Johnny,
Thank you for all the laughs, memories and fun times at Ford. A great mechanic, you helped me do my job and made it easier. I used to enjoy our talks about our little dogs and how we can't help but love them and our fast cars and the stories you told me about the Cobra. Your love for your wife and Yule was evident in your words. I wish I got to say goodbye. I miss you buddy. ~God bless, Ray Petrinec.

Bob LaMastra

February 12, 2015

Rest In peace John.

Melissa Hageman

February 11, 2015

Pamela & Yule Bug,
I am with a heavy heart to hear about Johns sudden passing. He was a great man who always carried a smile on his face. The love he showed for you and Yule was radiant and shined for all to see. I will miss seeing him come to Best In Show for Yule's spa days. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.

Mary Fiato

February 11, 2015

Pamela, John's passing has surprised and saddened our little community. He was such a kind, generous man and he will be missed by those of us who had the privilege of getting to know him a little. I will miss him, his dog walks and our talks. My prayers, warm thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you. Love, Mary

Anne Marie Trzaska

February 11, 2015

Pamela- as you know, We are all shocked & beyond saddened by John's passing-truly heartbreaking. He was a great brother-in- law & uncle as he never forgot about the kids and loved them all!!! We send our love & prayers to you now and always! We are here for you & the bug 24/7! John will be forever alive in our hearts & minds, through us...he will live on. Love you Sis!!! xoxo

Al Ross

February 11, 2015

I am deeply saddened and shocked to learn of John's passing. I met John in Milwaukee where he became a rep for P&H cranes-then worked with him on several crane projects for Ford. We became friends and was happy when he got hired by Ford. John always smiled and was a very pleasant person to be around. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Scott and Michele Feltrinelli

February 10, 2015

When the story of John McDonald was written, nowhere in the text was it written... "I gave up". Nowhere was it written..."I didn't love". Nowhere was it written... I didn't make a difference in the lives I touched. Your story my brother includes the greatest love story ever told with your wife Pamela. Your story is survived in the footprints of time by the peoples lives you touched and brought happiness to. My loving brother; your story survives in all of our hearts forever.

Krissy Ring

February 10, 2015

Pamela & Yule' Bug, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss! I can't begin to tell you how horrified I was to hear from you that John had passed. My deepest condolences & know that he is in a better place. My prayers are with you, Yule' & your family. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you & Yule'. In the past few years I've had the great pleasure of seeing you both every other Saturday with Yule' & I will miss John very much. He was a wonderful man & he LOVED you both so very much. This I know! He always had a smile on his face when he brought Yule' in for his day at the spa. I will miss that smile! I know he will be watching over you both from heaven. God rest his soul! Please take care of yourself & my boy Yule'. I will see you both soon! With love, Krissy Ring (Best in Show Grooming)

Melissa and Jim Smith

February 10, 2015

Pam,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laurie Felice

February 10, 2015

Oh Pamela, I can't tell you how sorry and saddened I was to hear the sudden passing of your husband !!! My heart aches for you and I will certainly keep you and your families lifted up in prayer in the days and weeks ahead !! Know that we care and love you !!!

Donna Rettig

February 10, 2015

Pamela, Gary and I are so heart broken for you, If there is ever anything you need, do not hesitate to let us know. We have a family wedding on Fri, and unfortunately will not be able to pay our respects. Our thoughts will be with you.
Gary & Donna Rettig #17

February 10, 2015

Pamela,

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. John was a great friend of mine who I have incredibly good memories of. Please accept my deepest condolence.

Scott Parker "Bummer"

Coleen Hanna

February 10, 2015

Dear Pamela,
Wayne and I were shocked and saddened to hear the news that John had died. We have appreciated your kindness and neighborliness since we met you (that was even before we moved in to our house). I always enjoyed waving to John and in warm weather chatting with him as I walked or drove out of our neighborhood. I will miss him. God bless you and everyone who loved John. This is very, very sad.

Hotdog

February 10, 2015

Pamela, I'm so sorry for your loss, John talked about you often. My prayers are with you.
John I will miss you my friend, my you rest in peace.

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