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Michael SCHAEFER Obituary

SCHAEFER, Michael John

- September 26, 2023

Beloved son of Lynne (Richard) Wesner and Michael P. (June) Schaefer; Dear grandson of Katherine Kowalski; Dearest brother of Katherine Schaefer and Cassandra (Mark) Necovski; Loving uncle of Liam and Charles Schaefer-Trimble; Also survived by many caring aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call Monday 3-7PM at the REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY (Same as Hoy Funeral Home). Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at Our Lady of Charity Parrish-St. Ambrose Worship Site at 9:30 AM. Mike was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School and Bowling Green State University. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial Tributes may be made to SPCA serving Erie County and/or SABAH.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 1, 2023.

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Lynne Wesner

November 5, 2023

Mike loved his nephews, Liam and Charlie, more than anything...

Lynne Wesner

November 5, 2023

These are the days...

Your Biggest Fan!

November 4, 2023

Lynne Wesner

November 4, 2023

Always in our hearts.

Cassie

October 17, 2023

Mike, our family will never be complete without you. Thank you so much for loving all of us. Thank you for everything. You will be missed every moment of every day.

Jennifer Powell

October 13, 2023

Lynne, my heart is with you and your family.

John Gonsiorek

October 12, 2023

I am extremely sorry for the loss of your son Mike & Lynne, there are no words to express how sorry i am, had I known at the time of his passing I would have most certainly paid my respects to you & the entire family, you´re in our thoughts & prayers, my deepest sympathies for you all. John Gonsiorek

Giambelluca´s

October 3, 2023

We are so very sorry to hear this!! Mike was such a great kid! Many many memories between the pipes.
Love, Lisa, Jim and Anthony

Caleb Thompson

October 2, 2023

I´m very sorry for your loss. As a member of our TDP class Mike had a way of always brightening up our days, and conversations, he will be missed! I remember many mornings traveling on the train to work talking to him, he was always excited to work, and always put a smile on our faces! Rip Mike, sending my deepest condolences.

Jane Rossi & family

October 2, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Greg Carney

October 2, 2023

We threw football around once at a funeral brunch he was a good kid and never dropped one pass was a distant cousin his mom taught me how to drive Very saddened by this Rip Mike

Esteban Cruz

October 2, 2023

I'm sorry for your loss. He was a great coworker, TDP (Technology Development Program) alumni, and friend. He will always be missed by all the members of 2019 TDP class.

Sharon Toscano

October 2, 2023

Lynne and Family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jessica Barrett

October 2, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words I can give that will ease the pain. All I can say and believe with my entirety is that he will always be with you.

Mile Necovski

October 1, 2023

May our Deepest Sympathy bring you Comfort at this difficult time. Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear the Passing of Michael.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May his Memory be Eternal & bring you comfort and peace. . Mile & Harriett Necovski

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

REDDINGTON FUNERAL HOME

3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY

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Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Charity Parrish-St. Ambrose Worship Site

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3855 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224

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