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Lawrence E. Menard
1958 - 2025
BORN
1958
DIED
2025
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Lawrence Menard Obituary
Mar 15, 1958 - Aug 31, 2025
Age 67, of Cheektowaga, NY. It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Larry, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 47 years to Anne Marie (nee Siwinski) Menard; loving father of Sarah (Steve) Janis and Jeffrey (Laura) Menard; proud grandfather of Matthew, Noah, Caleb, and Eli Janis; son of the late Edward and Emily (nee Gross) Menard; dear brother of Sandy (Tom) Saldutto, late Sam
Menard, and James Menard; cherished uncle of Jim's children; also survived by the many friends he knew anywhere he went! Larry was an active volunteer with Doyle Hose Co. #1 for 44 years, an avid sports fan and official. He also was a league bowler with multiple 300 games. Please remember Larry as the strong fighter he was. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 3rd from 4-8pm at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (2 blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10AM in St Philip the Apostle R.C. Church, 950 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined Please leave condolences online at www.SmolarekCares.com
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Dan & Jody Drew
September 3, 2025
Anne Marie, Jeffrey, Sarah and family. So very sorry to hear of Larry´s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers. Dan & Jody Drew
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