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Michael Rende Obituary
June 7, 1931 – Sept. 24, 2016
Michael C. Rende Jr., a retired chief dispatcher for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., died last Saturday in his Town of Tonawanda home. He was 85.
Born in Buffalo, he attended School 6. As a teenager, he worked in Chef's Restaurant. He served in the Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic in the Korean War.
Returning from service, Mr. Rende began working for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., shoveling coal at the Huntley Station power plant. He then transferred to the Service Department and the "Trouble Office," where he became manager and chief dispatcher. During the Blizzard of 1977, he was on duty in the Trouble Office around the clock for a week. A member of the Niagara Mohawk 25 Year Club, he retired in 1990.
In retirement, he worked as a driver for Empire Limousine Service and Amherst Limousine Service and chauffeured Perry Como, Diana Ross and other stars.
He also was a driver and assisted at funerals for Lombardo Funeral Home in the 1980s and for Pacer Funeral Home in the 2000s.
An accomplished pool player as a young man, he was known to his friends as "Q-Ball." His favorite piece of advice was "Be careful."
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, the former Joanne K. "Ang" Bauch; four sons, Gary, David, Mark and Robert; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday in St. Amelia's Catholic Church, 2999 Eggert Road, Town of Tonawanda.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rende
Gary and Susanne Tocke
October 2, 2016
Dear Rende Family,
May your cherished memories comfort you in your times of sorrow.
Gary and Susanne Tocke
Kenmore, NY
John & Fedora Boyd
September 27, 2016
Joanne,David & Gary
We are sorry to hear of Mike's passing....may your memories carry you through this difficult time.
September 26, 2016
Mrs. Rende the Rende family Aquino family watching fireworks good times!! God Bless nancy
September 26, 2016
Mrs. Rende the Rende family Aquino family watching fireworks good times God Bless Nancy
September 26, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christopher Nogaro
September 26, 2016
To the Rende Family,
I'm so very sorry about your husband and father. I had the pleasure of knowing Mike for many years through my uncle, Frank Nuchereno, and the Welcome Hall gang.
No matter when I saw Mike, he was always so warm and kind. It was great to talk to him.
I'm sad that yet another fine East Sider has passed. God bless you, Mike. Rest In Peace. You will be missed.
September 26, 2016
The Oliver's wish the Rendi Family our sincerest condolences. the above picture is exactly how to remember Mr. Rendi..... that constant smile from a fun loving guy. We can provide a hundred childhood memories over the last 50-60 years! He was one of a kind!! We love all of you.
Bob and Marie Mosca
September 26, 2016
Our condolences to the Rendy family we spent many hours playing cards at the condo with Mike had some great times he will be missed God Bless
Dave&Janet Kasperek
September 26, 2016
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Peggy Stresing
September 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rende family. I had the privilege of being Mike's neighbor for the past 7 years. I will miss his ever present smile.
Sherry Whitson Britt
September 25, 2016
Dave, Gary, Joann and all the family, my sincerest and heartfelt sympathy. I'm so glad I had the privilege to have met and known Mike for a short time. Embrace the wonderful memories and may God's loving peace strengthen each of you. My love and friendship.....
Nick and Barbara Bodami
September 25, 2016
So many memories at the Breakers..It won't be the same. .You were our meeter-greeter. .You will be truly missed. .Prayers for you and all the Rende family. .
September 25, 2016
Rip Mike we sure will miss ur whistle & smile
Laura
Jim & Kathy Maj
September 25, 2016
Joanne,David,Gary & the entire Rende Family;Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.We will miss his smiling face at the condo.Mike always was the one to get social events going,like poker,Buffalo cookouts,Birthday parties & was always one to share a friendly ear with everyone.May the comfort of your family & friends comfort you during this difficult time.You are all in our thoughts & prayers & knowing Mike has made us all better people.RIP Mike & send us a Super Bowl & Stanley Cup!
Bal & Joyce
September 25, 2016
Mike left us with many great memories. We'll all remember the doot-da-doo days. He will truly be missed.
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