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Mary J. Preston

1941 - 2025

Mary J. Preston obituary, 1941-2025

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Urban-Amigone Funeral Home - Genesee Chapel

3645 Genesee Street

Buffalo, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Dec. 13, 2025

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Genesee Chapel

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Mary Preston Obituary

Preston, Mary J. (nee Brunner, McCrossan)

Mar 10, 1941 - Nov 27, 2025

Age 84, passed away Thanksgiving Day surrounded by her loving sons and daughters-in-law under the compassionate care of Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Mary is now reunited with her beloved husband, Dale, who preceded her in death on February 20, 2015. Mary is the devoted mother of Mark (Kate) McCrossan, Chris McCrossan and Jeffrey (Brenda) McCrossan. She is the loving step-mother of Scott Preston, Lisa (Ronald) Skinner, Mark Preston, and Michele (Pete) Maynard. Mary adored and cherished her many loving grandchildren. Mary is the dearest sister of Richard Brunner and the late Thomas (Nancy) Brunner. She is additionally survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss her deeply. Mary will be remembered for her strong and independent character, caring heart, and love for horses and animals. The memories Mary created with her family and friends especially the Thanksgiving dinners at Mary and Dale's log home they built will forever remain in our hearts. The family will be present Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, 4125 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, at 10 AM. Entombment to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.

Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 7, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Mary Preston

Dec

13

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Genesee Chapel

3645 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Dec

13

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel

4125 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Funeral services provided by:

Urban-Amigone Funeral Home - Genesee Chapel

3645 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225

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